Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
A parliamentary committee has called for more transparency on universities’ Confucius Institutes.
Labor pledges language funds
The ALP says First Nations languages would be taught in schools if it wins the upcoming election.
Macquarie sued over monitoring
ASIC is taking Macquarie Bank to court for failing to monitor withdrawals by financial advisers.
ALP wants APS boost
Labor has pledged to employ more public servants and cut the reliance on consultants.
Digital ID coming
The state and federal governments remain committed to a national digital ID system.
WA declaration questioned
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner has questioned WA’s ongoing use of state of emergency powers.
Papers plot green path
Global warming of more than 1.5℃ is now “almost inevitable”, according to the latest IPCC update.
Ex-lobbyist heads to MDBA
An oil and gas lobbyist is moving to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA).
Feds seek to improve apprentices
New funding will see apprentices in high-demand industries given up to $5000 in cash for the first two years of their training.
Friendly posts to plum jobs
A raft of former Liberal politicians and staffers have secured new government appointments.
Bill comparison coming
The AER has released a guideline that should help customers get better deals on their energy bills.
LNP to 'honour' aged care pay rise
Aged care bodies and unions want the Coalition to match Labor’s pledge for wage rises.
Morman rort alleged
Politicians want an inquiry into claims of tax rorting by the Mormon church in Australia.
New goals for abuse AI
New software is being rolled out to protect professional athletes from social media abuse.
School traffic sweep grows
Victoria’s Department of Education is seeking to monitor traffic on students’ own devices.
Westpac breaks pay silence
Westpac has joined ANZ, NAB and the RBA in allowing workers to discuss their salaries.
Big school cuts outlined
Over half a billion dollars has been cut from public schools over the next three years.
Gambling body slammed
WA’s casino royal commission has called on the state’s gambling regulator to lift its game.