Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Outsourcing now makes up about 20 per cent of the Federal Government's spending on public service wages.
Anti-rort efforts launched
A new bill would require federal politicians to explain themselves when they go against their own departments.
Parliament probe launched in NSW
A former sex discrimination commissioner will conduct a review of sexual harassment and bullying in NSW Parliament.
Safe Work wants psychosocial studies
Safe Work Australia is funding research into psychological health risks in the workplace.
Toplace enters defect agreement
Sydney developer Toplace has accepted liability for any structural defects in its new Skyview towers complex for 20 years.
ACCC to probe general giants
The ACCC is examining competition and consumer concerns with big online retail marketplaces such as eBay, Amazon, Kogan and Catch.
KPMG to check NBN subs' pay
Experts have been brought in to audit the pay regime for NBN subcontractors.
Lorna Jane fined for COVID claims
Activewear giant Lorna Jane has been fined $5 million for claiming its clothes prevent the transmission of COVID-19.
Uber ordered to protect data
Uber breached the privacy of 1.2 million Australians in 2016, official stats show.
Foreign student loss tallied
Australia’s loss of over 100,000 foreign students in the past financial year could cost up to $6 billion to the economy.
NAB survey shows cash stress
A survey by a major bank suggests Australians are becoming more financially and mentally distressed.
Stats show JobKeeper profits
Government stats show hundreds of thousands of businesses increased their turnover while receiving JobKeeper payments last year.
ANAO exposes park-barrelling
The Audit Office has once again found the Coalition allocated funding to marginal seats it wants to win.
Jenkins calls for key changes
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner has produced an interim report on workplace culture at Parliament House.
Reef vote looms
The Federal Government says it may have the numbers to stop the Great Barrier Reef being listed as ‘in danger’.
Building ban to double COVID cost
While builders protest at the forced shutdown of construction activities in NSW, experts have estimated the cost.