Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The UK is planning to regulate social media firms over their content removal practices.
Aboriginal leadership urged
A new report calls for benchmarks for leadership by Aboriginal women and girls.
ACCC wants food fair-trading
Regulators say farmers should be protected from the lack of diversity in perishable food retail.
Broad support for UBI
A recent survey found nearly two-thirds of Australians would support a universal basic income (UBI).
Cashless card extended
The Federal Government has failed to make the cashless welfare program permanent, but has won an extension.
New debt deals questioned
Incentives for Centrelink’s new debt collectors have revived Robodebt concerns.
ATO shows mass avoidance
The ATO has released its latest corporate tax transparency data, showing hundreds of companies have reduced their tax bills to zero.
Audits finds harassment gaps
The Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO) says many councils are failing to provide harassment-free workplaces.
Remote food issues reported
A parliamentary inquiry has found food security is a constant concern for many remote Indigenous communities.
Casual switch questioned
The Federal Government is defending its planned IR reforms against concern that the changes will not do what they claim.
BOM influence alleged
Reports say global energy giants have influenced Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).
Kogan slapped for tax claims
Electronics retailer Kogan has been fined over claims made in a tax time promotion.
States praised for green goals
The UN has thanked Australian states for their net zero commitments, but not the Federal Government.
Miner fined for misinterpretation
Bravus, formerly Adani, has paid a $26,000 fine for “misinterpreting” its environmental approval conditions.
Andrews denies interference
The Victorian Ombudsman says it needs more money to continue investigating matters in the public interest.
SA considers code deal
South Australia is considering boosting MP’s pensions in exchange for anti-lobbying rules.
Military 'waste' alleged
Australia’s military and defence spending is reaching an eye-watering level.
Qantas opts for outsourcing
Qantas has shot down a union bid and will outsource more than 2,000 ground staff roles across 10 airports.
Alinta fined for health risk
Alinta Energy has been hit with a $200,000 fine for putting vulnerable customers at risk.