Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - July, 2024
The CEO of the Anindiliyakwa Land Council has been referred to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Tech sweep ordered
A comprehensive audit will be conducted into all internet-facing technology used by Commonwealth agencies.
Telstra lists private numbers
Telstra has accidentally disclosed thousands of unlisted phone numbers.
Boeing accepts plea deal
Boeing is reportedly planning to plead guilty to criminal fraud conspiracy charges over two fatal 737 MAX crashes ...
CFMEU split bill proceeds
The Senate has passed a new union demerger law that allows members of the CFMEU manufacturing division to ...
School faces mental health claim
Warrnambool College in south-west Victoria is in a dispute between WorkSafe and the Victorian Department of Education over the safety of its teachers.
JCPAA probes launched
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit will review the Commonwealth contract management frameworks.
Robodebt inaction questioned
In the year since the Royal Commission's report on the Robodebt, no public servants have been investigated for breaches of the Australian Public Service (APS) Code of Conduct.
Scrapped card users surveyed
Two years after the Labor government ended the cashless debit card program, a review has found both positive and negative outcomes.
Top secret cloud coming
The Australian Government says a new partnership with Amazon Web Services will enhance national security.
WA deals coming
Western Australian public school teachers have agreed to a revised pay offer from the state government.
Armaguard deal allowed
The ACCC has signed off on a plan for banks to financially prop up Armaguard.
Crypto crowd probed
Cryptocurrency investors are more likely to hold non-mainstream political views and exhibit certain psychological traits ...
AI job boost predicted
Artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to create up to 200,000 AI-related jobs in Australia by 2030, new findings suggest.
Gift issues uncovered
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has been found to have significant issues with managing ...
IBAC outlines plans
Victoria’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) has announced its strategic priorities for 2024/25.
WA works on LGBTQIA+ strategy
The WA Government has convened the inaugural meeting of the LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Strategy Reference Group.
Ancient office work hurt
Ancient Egyptian scribes faced occupational hazards similar to modern office workers, research shows.
New factory tech tested
High-tech factory workers of the future may depend on augmented reality to manage workflows and troubleshoot remotely.