Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Victoria’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) has announced its strategic priorities for 2024/25.
WA works on LGBTQIA+ strategy
The WA Government has convened the inaugural meeting of the LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Strategy Reference Group.
Ancient office work hurt
Ancient Egyptian scribes faced occupational hazards similar to modern office workers, research shows.
New factory tech tested
High-tech factory workers of the future may depend on augmented reality to manage workflows and troubleshoot remotely.
Space tourist risks studied
Researchers are already planning what might happen to a space tourist if they have a heart problem.
Workplace health linked to recovery
New research suggests poor psychosocial safety climates increase the number of days employees take off due to injury or illness.
Boyle case proceeds
Whistleblower Richard Boyle's appeal has been dismissed, meaning he will face trial for exposing misconduct within the ATO.
New centre for health threats
A new initiative is aimed at enhancing the health sector's resilience against cyber threats.
Vote open on Victorian deal
Victorian public servants are voting this week on a new agreement with the state, promising enhanced salaries and improved conditions over the next four years.
AI shreds exam test
The exam system of a prominent UK university failed to detect nearly all AI-generated submissions in a recent test.
Banking code updated
ASIC has approved a new Australian Banking Code of Practice, designed to strengthen consumer protections.
Defence refers Thales deal
Defence has referred a $1.2 Billion Thales contract to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Assange back in Australia
Julian Assange has spent his first evening as a free man in Australia, marking the end of more than a decade of ...
NDIA gifts slammed
The National Disability Insurance Agency is under scrutiny over ethical breaches and procurement deficiencies.
Queensland sector stats reported
A new report reveals new insights into Queensland’s public service - the state’s largest workforce.
Service savaged in law review
An official report says the public sector frequently fails to comply with legal and regulatory frameworks.
Tech fail claimed in Medibank hack
Medibank's failure to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) could have led to the data breach that exposed ...
Banks predicts builder stability
Commonwealth Bank predicts a stabilisation in the rate of construction industry insolvencies, following a significant rise of over one-third last year.
Comcare act to be reviewed
The Federal Government has initiated a review of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.
Minister backs collaboration
The Assistant Minister for the Public Service says the APS must build a culture of collaboration.