Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Small firms prop economy
Small businesses in Australia have contributed over half a trillion dollars to the country's GDP ...
Defence cutting contractors
The Australian Defence Department is set to remove 2000 contractors, equivalent to one-fifth of its private workforce.
Finkel leaves SEC
Former chief scientist Alan Finkel has resigned from his advisory role at Victoria's State Electricity Commission (SEC).
Green funds for Uber hire
Splend, a provider of subscription vehicles for rideshare drivers, has secured $20 million in funding from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).
Home Affairs gets cyber sweep
Home Affairs is getting Air Force expertise to fortify its cyber responses.
Vic preps FoI review
Victoria is commemorating the 40th anniversary of its Freedom of Information (FoI) Act with a comprehensive review.
ASIC slaps insurers
General insurers in Australia will repay over $815 million to more than 5.6 million consumers due to broken pricing promises ...
RBA notices hike effect
The RBA has acknowledged corporate price hikes contribute to Australia's inflation crisis, according to analysts.
Uni leader seeks free courses
The University of Melbourne's VC has joined with the Greens and student unions to advocate for free tertiary education.
Committee slams unnamed PwC
A parliamentary committee has accused consulting firm PwC of “a calculated breach of trust”.
G7 email scam alleged
Suspected China-based hackers reportedly targeted Australian government officials with an email scam at last month’s G7.
NSW opens slavery plan
The NSW Government says it is taking a leading role in the fight against modern slavery.
Telstra/TPG block upheld
The ACCC’s call to deny Telstra and TPG’s regional network deal has been upheld.
Vic. MP pay rise outlined
Victorian MPs are set to receive a 3.5 per cent pay increase starting from July 1.
PM sees safety need
The Prime Minister has acknowledged that improving workplace conduct standards at Parliament House requires ...