Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
NSW has announced a 3 per cent public sector pay rise and a bonus for paramedics.
Big firms tip higher rise
Goldman Sachs and Bank of America expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to announce a full 1 percentage point increase to the cash rate in the next two months.
CHOICE urges crypto regs
Consumer advocates are urging the federal government to regulate cryptocurrency exchanges.
Crown fined for China scheme
Melbourne's Crown Casino has received an $80 million fine for allowing the illegal transfer of funds from China.
Teacher team plugs gaps
Queensland is using a new Teacher Rapid Response Team to fill critical shortages.
AFP shifts under new regime
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has re-shuffled Australia’s federal police and spy agencies.
Gallagher gets PS role
Senator for the ACT Katy Gallagher has been appointed public service minister.
New head for PM's department
Professor Glyn Davis has been announced as the next secretary for the Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet (DPM&C).
WA expands tech links
The WA Government has set aside $8 million for people and technology to support public services.
Experts call for gig reform
Labour law experts say a recent case shows the need for gig worker law reform.
Skills shift coming
Victoria’s skills minister says her state’s system should be replicated on a national scale.
Workers fight jab rules
A group of Queensland frontline workers are challenging their COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Broadcom seeks big cloud deal
Computer chipmaker Broadcom is looking to buy cloud computing company VMware in a US$61 billion deal.
Health tech spend for Tas.
Tasmania has announced a major investment in digital health, aimed at improving patient care.
Insider swindles DHA files
Details have emerged about a serious data breach by a federal government contractor.
State stands cyber team
The WA Government has created a strike team to help departments and agencies to improve their cybersecurity posture.
Pay disparities targeted
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wants to stop businesses paying labour hire workers less than direct employees for the same work.
Unis seek funding shift
University leaders are urging the new Labor government to prioritise funding issues.
Union seeks improvements
The CPSU is looking for “significant improvements” for its members under a Labor federal government.
Pilbara legal case looms
Traditional owners are preparing a legal battle with mining giant Fortescue Metals Group over royalty payments in WA.