Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Law Council speaks on Cyber Act
Experts say invasive personal data collection laws must be part of any potential Cyber Security Act.
PwC probes continue
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) is conducting a new inquiry into the failure of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and its partners to report confidentiality breaches committed by the firm's former head of international tax, Peter Collins.
Airline scarcity drives price
The ACCC says the Qantas-Jetstar and Virgin airline duopoly is driving up domestic flight prices.
Burke rejects business' claims
Business lobbies are railing against workplace changes that the Albanese Government says it is not actually making.
Hospital grab goes to court
The battle over Calvary Public Hospital is heading to the Supreme Court.
Mayor's misconduct found
Former Bathurst mayor Robert "Bobby" Bourke has been found guilty of misconduct in public office for his involvement in a blackmail attempt against another councillor.
Power perception timed
The human brain can identify people in power at lightning speed, research shows.
Spy chiefs' secret summit
The world’s top intelligence officials have held a characteristically secret meeting in Singapore.
BHP admits big underpayment
BHP has acknowledged that it wrongly deducted annual leave from its employees' entitlements for over a decade ...
Crown cops laundering fine
Crown Resorts has reached a settlement with AUSTRAC to pay a $450 million penalty for violations of ...
FWC lifts base pay
The Fair Work Commission has raised minimum award rates, triggering some concerns over inflation.
TAFE travel under review
A $250 travel card for regional NSW students and apprentices is under review.
APS pay plan put forth
APS employees at the lowest pay levels may receive a special salary increase to address pay gaps within the public sector.
DoD health help slammed
The Department of Defence’s management of health services for the Australian Defence Force has been criticised.
NSW outsource investigated
An inquiry will probe the use of consultants within the NSW public service.
NSW pay freeze detailed
The NSW Government has outlined a pay freeze for politicians and the public service to cover a pay rise for frontline workers.
BCA rejects gig plans
Businesses are gearing up to oppose the Albanese government's gig worker laws.