Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The consumer watchdog is suing Facebook’s parent company Meta over scam ads for cryptocurrencies...
Choice calls for BNPL regs
Consumer advocacy groups around the world want stronger regulation of the buy now, pay later sector.
Central Coast cohort sacked
Every councillor at the NSW Central Coast Council has been sacked in the wake of a report into...
Public service boost pledged
A plan has been put forth to restore public service jobs to 2012 levels.
Casual leave scheme launched
The Victorian government has announced a $245.6 million casual worker sick leave pilot scheme.
Climate care boldly dodged
The Federal Government has successfully avoided taking responsibility for protecting young people from climate change.
Manslaughter case launched in NT
NT WorkSafe has charged a construction company with the territory’s first case of industrial manslaughter.
Big money backs cable plan
Australian billionaires are pouring money into the world’s largest solar and battery project.
Bond death expected
A major investment manager has quit his old firm to join a crypto advisory firm, saying “bonds won’t exist in 10 years”.
Experts slam hateful 'therapy'
Research shows ‘gay conversion’ practices can cause significant harms.
IT staff keen to shift
A new survey suggests IT staff are more likely to leave their employer than non-IT staff.
Regulators gather for new issues
Four major Australian watchdogs have come together to create the Digital Platform Regulators Forum.
Shift work impact assessed
New research shows shift work outside the 9-5 can have a big impact on the brain.
Union flag ban broadened
The Eureka flag has been banned on federally-funded building sites after ...
Access aided by broad approach
New research supports a universal approach to accessible facilities, course delivery, and disability awareness at universities.
Advice probe leader picked
Superannuation law expert Michelle Levy will chair an inquiry into the quality and affordability of financial advice.
New call to kill veto
Researchers have again called for an end to politicians’ veto power over research grants.
Schools failing poor students
Research shows schools can break the cycle of poverty and disadvantage, but many do not.
ASIC floats on short reports
Corporate regulator ASIC delivered a $1 billion effective profit last financial year, coming largely from small business owners.