Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has boldly avoided a global climate summit, spending time with the McDonald’s burger menu instead.
ASX insider trading 'rife'
A new report has slammed company directors for insider trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Awards plug gender efforts
Thirteen Australian institutions have been recognised this week for their efforts to improve gender equity and diversity.
Boeing announces payout
Boeing Co will pay $US144,500 ($213,242) each to the families of 346 people killed in two 737 MAX crashes.
Joyce chased for drought texts
Barnaby Joyce is being hounded over alleged reports he produced during his role as special drought envoy.
Kids' digital lives studied
The Federal Government has put up $34.9 million for a research centre focused on kids in the digital era.
NDIS accused of mental failings
A new report says the NDIS is not doing enough to support mentally ill Australians.
Study uncovers unprotected scans
Millions of Australians’ sensitive medical images and data have been left open.
China expands social system
China is expanding its controversial Social Credit System to 33 million companies.
Call to keep staff off FOI data
The Australian Public Service Commission wants to keep public servants out of documents obtained under FOI.
Robodebt faces legal challenge
A class action could be launched into the Federal Government’s ‘robodebt’ scheme.
CSIRO studies influential few
CSIRO research shows a handful of corporations influence the future of the world.
Fake news probe launched
Politicians have been asked to find advertisements and fake news circulating on social media during elections.
Former mayor to face assault charge
Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale will stand trial on more than a dozen charges, including two of sexual assault.
Qantas boss tops pay list
Qantas chief Alan Joyce is Australia's highest-paid CEO, taking home over 275 times the full-time average wage.
Treaty path continues
Victorian Aboriginal communities will soon elect representatives to draw lines for negotiating a treaty.
'Big stick' looms again
The Federal Government will soon reintroduce its ‘big stick’ energy legislation.
Bupa apologises for giant failings
Serious questions have been asked about Australia’s biggest aged care provider.
Parliament hack pinned on China
Intelligence agencies have blamed China for a serious cyber-attack on the Australian Parliament.
VW settles diesel dispute
Volkswagen will pay up to $140 million in compensation to customers affected by its diesel emissions scandal.