Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - August, 2019
Reports suggest an agency other than the AFP supported raids on journalists.
Centrelink suspensions unpicked
New data shows over 120,000 welfare recipients had payments suspended despite having a valid reason.
HealthEngine hit with data claim
HealthEngine - an app used nationwide for a range of sensitive duties - is facing huge penalties.
High Court rules on tweet case
A former public servant has lost a free speech High Court case over tweets criticising government policies.
Minister hinges on CCC decision
Queensland Deputy Premier Jackie Trad is under pressure to stand down.
Perth probe finds 'unethical' acts
Revelations are tumbling out of an inquiry into operations and affairs at the City of Perth.
Police admit inappropriate access
NT Police has admitted inappropriately accessing the private medical records of a public servant.
ACCC to inspect Murray market
The ACCC will study who owns what in the Murray-Darling Basin's $2 billion water market.
Wind farms face blackout claims
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has launched legal proceedings against wind farm operators over South Australia's 2016 blackout.
Career sessions surveyed
Research shows career counsellors who are humorous see more positive outcomes in their sessions.
MP calls for port claw-back
A federal MP has called for the Chinese lease on Darwin Port to be scrapped, and for the site to be ‘nationalised’.
Palmer reaches partial deal
Clive Palmer has settled the majority of the $200 million lawsuit over the collapse of Queensland Nickel.
Police pull prize for fines
SA Police has been forced to retract an offer of a gift card prize for the officer who issues the most speeding and traffic fines.
Dodgy childcare centres shut
Ten dodgy childcare providers have been suspended or shut down during the first three months of this year.
Australia plugs trade talks
Australia has expressed disappointment at increasing global tensions between the world's two largest economies.
Bishop scores ANU spot
Former deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop will become the first female chancellor of the Australian National University.
Slow growth hits EBAs
Slow wage growth has been locked into recent enterprise bargaining agreements.