Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - July, 2022
Court hears Vault 7 claims
A former CIA software engineer has been charged over the biggest theft of classified information in CIA history.
Pandemic payments extended
Pandemic leave disaster payments will continue for certain workers until the end of September ...
Report reveals friendly posts
A new report shows one in five federal government board positions are filled by political appointees.
Telstra's Fetch bid assessed
Regulators have not opposed Telstra’s proposed acquisition of a majority stake in Fetch TV.
Big names look to skills summit
The Prime Minister has announced a national jobs and skills summit to be held in September.
CEO pay peaks
While many Australians experience sluggish wage growth, executive pay packets are stronger than ever.
Stats show work struggle
Australia’s unemployment rate has fallen to 3.5 per cent and employers say they are still struggling to find staff.
Abbott slam recalled
Former prime minister Julia Gillard will give talks to mark the 10-year anniversary of her anti-misogyny speech directed at ...
Coal pressure alleged
An environmental lawyer says the Queensland government was “bullied” over alleged illegal mining in the state's south.
NSW union block fails
The NSW Government has lost a bid to suspend future industrial action by unions.
Support struggle studied
A new study shows people often struggle financially when moving between Australia’s income and benefit support systems.
Sweet gig referred to ICAC
Revelations about a plum job given to former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro have been referred to the state’s corruption court.
PS recruitment scam in court
Two Canberra men have been found guilty of conspiring to manipulate recruitment processes for IT staff in the Department of Finance.
Uber pressure exposed
A leak of reports dubbed ‘The Uber Files’ shows the many ways that the ridesharing company has sought to fight regulation.
Many beset by missed skills
Workforce experts say unrecognised qualifications are thwarting Australia’s skilled migrants.
Call for PM to protect local leaker
WikiLeaks founder and Australian citizen Julian Assange has appealed to a British court to block his extradition ...
CCC reports on disclosure
A Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) report on the disclosure of confidential information has been tabled.
Coaldrake committee created
A taskforce has been set up to implement the findings of the Coaldrake review in Queensland.
Digital shift lagging
A new study finds the digital transformation journey is only just beginning for some agencies.