Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - August, 2024
AER head reflects on summit
Two of Australia’s biggest regulators have come together for a major summit.
Debt review calls for action
Tasmania is on track to face a severe financial crisis over the next three years, according to ...
Energy spend claims labour
Analysts say energy projects are taking away funding for housing and road infrastructure.
Origin profits rise with bills
Origin Energy’s profits are surging as Australians struggle with energy costs.
PMs outline cyber trigger
Australia and New Zealand say cyber attacks could trigger their mutual defence pact.
Pay gap declines
Australia's gender pay gap has reached its lowest point on record, down to 11.5 per cent.
Council vote risks raised
A corruption commissioner has highlighted serious risks ahead of local government elections.
Court to rule on sentencing cases
The High Court of Australia is poised to determine whether judges be held personally liable for errors made during sentencing.
Disinfo network exposed
An information warfare network known as “Green Cicada” has been discovered on the social media platform X.
Hackers strike gold miner
Evolution Mining, a major Australian gold producer, has confirmed it was the target of a ransomware attack on its IT systems.
Regulator kickbacks alleged
Staff at Victoria's building regulator have been charged in a corruption probe.
Tech trust scheme detailed
The Government hopes a new digital ‘trust’ system will help protect consumer data.
CFMEU crackdown continues
The Federal Government is attempting to address ongoing controversies surrounding the CFMEU.
Ventilation lessons studied
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the essential role of indoor air quality in preventing the spread of airborne pathogens.
WFH setups inspected
A new study looks at how a home office setup can impact work-from-home success.
AFP strike looms
Federal police officers across Australia are poised to embark on industrial action.