Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - September, 2022
Old foes agree on BOOT change
A new deal between unions and the business sector could lead to simplified enterprise bargaining.
APS diversity review released
A new review says enhancing diversity and inclusion will improve the public service.
CCC claims insider scam
WA's corruption watchdog allegese two government staffers broke the rules to obtain expensive gifts ...
NSW seeks behaviour boss
The NSW Government is looking to hire a chief behaviour adviser for schools.
Teacher strike demands resources
Tasmanian state school teachers held a two-hour strike over pay and conditions this week, causing some schools to open late.
Issues leaked from DNA lab
Claims of workplace issues have emerged from a troubled Queensland DNA lab.
Seqwater admits underpayment
Queensland utility Seqwater has accepted an enforceable undertaking after it admitted to underpaying staff.
Federal ICAC vote looms
The federal government has given more details of its planned corruption court.
Fine for ICAC leak
A former NT ICAC staffer has been fined for disclosure of information on Snapchat.
Home Affairs slams Optus hack
The fallout from a massive data breach at Optus has exposed critical flaws and questionable stances within the company.
WA goes for FIFO changes
The WA government says it will support all recommendations from a scathing review of sexual harassment in FIFO work.
MPs to see tax cut win
Federal politicians are forecast to pocket more than $18 million over 10 years from stage three tax cuts.
Young docs' stress surveyed
A new survey shows Queensland’s junior doctors are increasingly concerned that overwork and fatigue may lead to mistakes.
ACCC eyes green claims
The competition regulator has told businesses to be prepared to back up their environmental claims.
AMP slammed in fee scandal
AMP has been hit with a $14.6 million fine for charging ‘fees for no service’.
ATO tactics leaked
An ATO whistleblower has revealed internal complaints about debt recovery tactics at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
Optus suffers huge breach
Optus has suffered one of the biggest data breaches in Australian history, with up to 9.8 million users affected.
Food rider safety watched
A recent study suggests food delivery riders do not take more risks on the roads than other cyclists.
Hydrogen needs highlighted
Experts say Australia has a severe lack of hydrogen skills and training capabilities.