Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The Federal Government’s bargaining policy has been accused of failing the public sector.
Astro gap closing slowly
It will take until at least 2080 before women make up just one-third of Australia’s professional astronomers.
Wellbeing linked to ongoing effort
Researchers have conducted the largest ever analysis of wellbeing studies ...
Airline agrees to cartel pay scheme
More progress has been made in legal action against a global price fixing cartel in the air cargo industry.
Cartoon clips cover real issues
Experts have slammed the federal government’s “bizarre” new consent education campaign.
Defence suicide commission launched
The Federal Government has announced a royal commission into veteran and serving Defence personnel suicides.
Harassment rife in legal world
Insiders say sexual harassment in Victoria's legal profession is an “open secret”.
Labour hire licences backed
Queensland is celebrating three-year-old labour hire reforms, and putting the hard word on the Federal Government.
Tax imbalance highlighted
Experts say Australia’s tax policies are leading to inequality between rich and poor, and between men and women.
CEFC backs new buildings
The CEFC is paying for green upgrades at two Australian industrial projects.
Google misled users over data
Google has been slammed for misleading consumers about personal location data collection.
SA secures federal power deal
The SA Government has struck a $1 billion energy deal with the Commonwealth.
Shell sees no PRRT
Shell says it does not expect to pay Australia resource tax on gas drawn from its Gorgon offshore project.
WA DER database launched
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) says it is supporting consumer choice with a new database.
Church rents questioned
The Greek Orthodox Church has charged exorbitant rent from its aged care homes, making millions while residents suffer.
Feds fighting crypto-crime
Government agencies say they need to work quickly to become experts in cryptocurrencies and crime.
Language cuts questioned
Experts say Australian universities have made a shortsighted decision by cutting Asiain language courses.
Super changes upset funds
Resistance is growing against the Federal Government’s planned superannuation changes.
Teacher training review outlined
The Federal Government says improving teacher quality will help arrest declining academic standards.
Unis outline industry ideas
Australia's biggest unis want a new fund to boost research commercialisation.