Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Experts have called for a more diverse set of responses to Australia's housing crisis.
Ship skills questioned
Australia might not have the defence shipbuilding skills to complete a local submarine build.
Teacher enticements proposed
Labor says it would entice high achievers to study teaching using cash payments.
Unions switch long-held support
Several Tasmanian trade unions have broken with tradition and will back a candidate from a newly-founded political party over Labor in the Senate.
Wimmera shifts flag view
A Victorian town council has backflipped on its rejection of rainbow flags.
Court rules on Qantas jobs
Qantas’ outsourcing of baggage handlers has been ruled “unlawful”, but workers are not likely to get their jobs back.
Cyber needs rise
An escalation in global cybercrime has seen a rise in demand for cybersecurity professionals ...
Big PPE deals unpicked
Questions have been raised about how Aspen Medical was able to secure $1 billion in government PPE contracts...
Consultancy cases compiled
Australia’s major consulting firms are facing or have faced a long string of court actions in recent months and years.
STEM boards open fields
Australian researchers have developed customised circuit boards to help encourage STEM knowledge...
Fee spike reaches students
Fees for university arts courses are up by 113 per cent, according to reports.
Hung issues predicted
Morgan Stanley says a hung parliament would have “meaningful” consequences for markets.
Robodebt review pledged
Federal Labor has promised a royal commission into the Robodebt scheme if elected.
SA deputy cleared of conflict
A former SA deputy premier has been cleared of an alleged conflict of interest.
Teachers strike in NSW
Public school teachers have taken to the streets of Sydney to protest wages and conditions.
Green needs relegated
Global climate action is being held back by war, the COVID-19 pandemic and politics.
Deep umpire issues reported
New research reveals the disturbing treatment faced by female football umpires.
Map shows insurance risk
The Climate Council says one 25 Australian properties will be effectively uninsurable by 2030.
ACCC sees algorithm issues
The competition watchdog is concerned about how websites display and rank products.