Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Path open for improved Parliament
A recent review has provided powerful new tools for making Parliament safer.
'Surgeons' face cosmetic change
State and federal governments are preparing a crackdown on cosmetic surgeons.
Allies link for Pacific cable
Australia, Japan and the United States will jointly fund a new undersea cable to three Pacific countries.
Assange suffers amid US bid
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has suffered a ‘mini-stroke’ while facing extradition to the US.
Bet app harms studied
Queensland researchers are investigating the rising plague of sports betting apps.
NBN stats show fee boost
Official stats show Australians are paying for higher broadband speeds and more mobile data.
More firms dodge tax
The ATO says the number of Australian public companies that paid no tax in 2019-20 has risen.
Premier proposes big shift
New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet wants the states to take over responsibility for child care.
Slavery framework to help locals
Many Australian businesses are still ignoring their role in modern slavery.
Diplomats join Beijing boycott
Australia has joined a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Fees wiped for outback health
The Federal Government has announced new plans to lure doctors and nurses to rural, regional and remote areas.
WA workers locked out
More than 1,900 WA government workers have missed a deadline to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
FWC rules on sacking fairness
The Fair Work Commission has ruled that an employee dismissal for workplace injury was unfair.
Andrews announces cyber shift
The Federal Government is considering giving new surveillance powers to the ATO, Border Force and others.