Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The Senate is reviewing sexual assault allegations at the state’s mine sites.
Sport rort report stays hidden
The Federal Government is working hard to keep a report on the ‘sports rorts’ affair away from the media.
ASIO seeks Insta-spies
The Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) is using Instagram as part of its annual recruitment drive.
ASIC ends AMP fee probe
No criminal charges will be laid in relation to AMP Financial Planning’s alleged fees-for-no-service conduct.
Legal action over Ausgrid deal
ASIC has accused Westpac of insider trading and unconscionable conduct in relation to the privatisation of NSW energy assets.
MP harassment campaign coming
The Federal Government has put out a tender for brief and optional anti-sexual harassment training for MPs.
QLD calls for green funds
Queensland has asked for $500 million in federal funding to help the Great Barrier Reef.
ATO chasing COVID cheats
The ATO is chasing fraudulent or ineligible claims for COVID-19 measures like JobKeeper and super withdrawal.
Council probing dark claims
The Hobart City Council is reviewing what has been described as a ‘discouraging’ workplace culture for women.
ICAC cleared of corruption claim
NT's anti-corruption watchdog has been cleared of a corruption claim, but criticised for workplace issues.
Key commissioner cut
The Federal Government appears to have dumped its National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention.
Big fine for car cartel
The European Union has accused major German car manufacturers of colluding to slow the development and rollout of car emission-control systems.
Ley denies kids' requirement
The Environment Minister is appealing a court’s ruling that she must protect young people from the impacts of greenhouse gases.
Rudd's role in jabs downplayed
Reports say former PM Kevin Rudd has been central in the bringing forward of Australia's Pfizer vaccine supply.
Takeover scams mount
Computer takeover scams are on the rise, having snagged over $7 million so far this year.
Carbon cut credits proposed
Experts have suggested charging companies for the future removal of their net carbon.
ICAC finds dodgy school numbers
The Northern Territory's anti-corruption watchdog has found a former Arnhem Land school principal corruptly used public funds.
Lowe reflects on wage link
Philip Lowe says there will be major flow-on effects now that Australia's employers cannot “tap” global labour markets for foreign workers.