Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Cop crash coverup claimed
A senior NSW Police officer is involved in an alleged cover-up following a drunken car crash.
Gender moves spruiked
Australia is showing off its progress on gender pay gaps ahead of a major summit.
MediSecure reveals scope
In one of the largest data breaches in Australian history, eScript provider MediSecure has revealed that the personal data of 12.9 million Australians was stolen by hackers earlier this year.
Sackings and setbacks at FMG
Andrew Forrest's ambitious venture into green hydrogen has faced a significant setback, resulting in job losses and project delays.
Scam risk in global glitch
A major global IT outage affecting CrowdStrike’s cybersecurity software has triggered a surge in scam activities, targeting consumers and small businesses.
Tram strike to slow services
Sydney commuters will endure significant peak hour disruptions this week as light rail workers strike over pay and conditions.
Greenwashing gap proposed
Australian companies may be able to avoid legal scrutiny under a new greenwashing law.
Input sought on uni needs
A new funding scheme could help disadvantaged students finish their degrees.
Court hears of crypto-grift
The Australian promoter of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange platform BitConnect, has been found guilty of providing unlicensed financial advice.
Labor to reject union money
The Australian Labor Party's national executive is reassessing its relationship with the troubled construction division of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU).
Telstra fined over scam risk
Telstra has been fined $1.5 million by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for failing to adequately protect its customers from scams and fraud.
Trust score welcomed
A major survey has found a high level of trust in Australian public institutions.
Disconnection coming soon
Australia’s new ‘right to disconnect' laws are set to commence next month.
Divergent workers missed
A new survey has found that 91 per cent of Australians think organisations could do more to support neurodivergent individuals.
Racism missed on all levels
Governments have been accused of inadequately addressing racism, with many even avoiding the term altogether.
Setka leaves CFMEU
John Setka, the face the Construction, Forestry, Maritime and Energy Union (CFMEU), has resigned amid serious allegations of misconduct involving himself and the union.
Foreign cap slammed
A leading professor has strongly criticised the Albanese government's decision to cap the number of international students.
Money pushed to Pacific
ANZ is in discussions with the Australian government to address the sustainability of its operations in the region.