Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The Business Council of Australia wants employers to get their workers behind productivity-boosting workplace reforms.
Foreigners top FWO cases
Government stats show a dramatic rise in the number of foreign workers in Australian restaurants and cafes.
IA wants continued boom
Infrastructure Australia says the nation should be in an almost perpetual construction boom.
Defence abuse payouts top $15m
There have been over 1,000 reports of abuse in Australia’s defence force since the beginning of 2017.
Expert reflects on health ceiling
An Australian health expert says there are still some deliberate efforts being made to exclude women from leadership roles.
Inquiry looks at NDIS delays
Australians with a disability have an opportunity to share their experiences as part of a new review of NDIS wait times.
Chinese monitoring questioned
An international student at uni in Brisbane has received a warning from Chinese authorities.
Higher ed strike for climate
Thousands of university students have skipped classes to call for urgent action on climate change.
Jail time for tax scam
A South Australian man has been sentenced to 2 years and 4 months jail for attempting to obtain nearly $1.5 million in false ATO refunds.
RBA sees 'turning point'
The RBA governor says Australia’s economy may have reached a “gentle turning point”.
Another agency linked to AFP raids
Reports suggest an agency other than the AFP supported raids on journalists.
Centrelink suspensions unpicked
New data shows over 120,000 welfare recipients had payments suspended despite having a valid reason.
HealthEngine hit with data claim
HealthEngine - an app used nationwide for a range of sensitive duties - is facing huge penalties.
High Court rules on tweet case
A former public servant has lost a free speech High Court case over tweets criticising government policies.
Minister hinges on CCC decision
Queensland Deputy Premier Jackie Trad is under pressure to stand down.
Perth probe finds 'unethical' acts
Revelations are tumbling out of an inquiry into operations and affairs at the City of Perth.
Police admit inappropriate access
NT Police has admitted inappropriately accessing the private medical records of a public servant.
ACCC to inspect Murray market
The ACCC will study who owns what in the Murray-Darling Basin's $2 billion water market.
Wind farms face blackout claims
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has launched legal proceedings against wind farm operators over South Australia's 2016 blackout.