Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The Federal Government will soon face a second legal challenge to its controversial welfare debt recovery scheme.
Billionaire wants coal closure
Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg says he will pay $US500 million to close coal-fired power plants across the US.
FWO calls Uber drivers contractors
The Fair Work Ombudsmen (FWO) has found Uber drivers are not employees.
Nats want bigger stick
The Federal Government will soon attempt to pass its ‘big stick’ energy laws.
WA cops seek AI edge
WA Police are turning to AI for digital evidence, hoping to massively reduce investigation times.
Big tax bodies meet
The ATO is involved in over 50 joint investigations into global tax crime alongside four of its international counterparts.
Economy contracts to GFC levels
The Australian economy has slowed to the weakest level since the global financial crisis.
Key climate link studied
Human behaviour drives climate change, but researchers want to know the extent to which climate change can change behaviour.
Student safety assessed
The Federal Government wants new measures to ensure the physical safety of international students.
Dutton dodges AFP link
Questions are being asked about the independence of the AFP after a series of raids targeting the media.
QLD punters watched
Queensland’s Privacy Commissioner says the public deserves to know when facial recognition technology is being used.
WA honours Aboriginal officers
WA Police have issued awards to honour Aboriginal officers changing culture from within.
ANU hit by data hack
Hackers have accessed almost 20 years’ worth of personal data on ANU staff, students and visitors.
Local Roundup claim launched
A Melbourne gardener has launched legal action against Monsanto in Australia’s first Roundup lawsuit.
Airline slapped for dodgy pricing
Another provider has been charged as part of a giant international airline price-fixing cartel.
PM raises Solomon spend
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has pledged $250 million for infrastructure in the Solomon Islands.