Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - August, 2019
Research suggests multitasking is just as hard for women as it is for men.
IR boss calls for calm debate
A central figure in Australian industrial relations wants unions and big businesses to stop shouting at each other.
Police adopt DV app
Victoria Police has launched a mobile app to help assess risk in family violence matters.
Split views on leaked evidence
Lawyers fear Australia could be more open to hacks and leaks after a recent High Court ruling.
Key inquiry shortened
Accountants have been given an extension for a parliamentary probe into the quality of their work.
Sector slowed by skills gap
A skills shortage could put Australia’s infrastructure pipeline in danger.
China asks too much of academics
Some local academics have refused a request by China to hand over their passport numbers and dates of birth.
Watchdog seeks climate risks
ASIC says it will find out whether Australia’s biggest companies have properly disclosed their risk from climate change.
Airservices slammed
A savage report says Airservices Australia has allowed a culture of bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment to thrive.
BCA wants big changes
The Business Council of Australia wants employers to get their workers behind productivity-boosting workplace reforms.
Foreigners top FWO cases
Government stats show a dramatic rise in the number of foreign workers in Australian restaurants and cafes.
IA wants continued boom
Infrastructure Australia says the nation should be in an almost perpetual construction boom.
Defence abuse payouts top $15m
There have been over 1,000 reports of abuse in Australia’s defence force since the beginning of 2017.
Expert reflects on health ceiling
An Australian health expert says there are still some deliberate efforts being made to exclude women from leadership roles.
Inquiry looks at NDIS delays
Australians with a disability have an opportunity to share their experiences as part of a new review of NDIS wait times.
Chinese monitoring questioned
An international student at uni in Brisbane has received a warning from Chinese authorities.
Higher ed strike for climate
Thousands of university students have skipped classes to call for urgent action on climate change.
Jail time for tax scam
A South Australian man has been sentenced to 2 years and 4 months jail for attempting to obtain nearly $1.5 million in false ATO refunds.
RBA sees 'turning point'
The RBA governor says Australia’s economy may have reached a “gentle turning point”.