Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
A new plan would see families gain greater flexibility with how they use paid parental leave entitlements.
Foodora rider ruled employee
There could be changes coming for the gig economy, after it was ruled that a Foodora delivery rider was an employee, not an independent contractor.
Hospital name vote questioned
Questions are being asked about the credibility of the Queensland government’s poll to change the name of the Lady Cilento Children's Hospital.
Inpex sets up $24m fund
Japanese gas giant Inpex will pay Darwin's Larrakia people $24 million over the 40-year lifespan of the Ichthys LNG project.
AUSTRAC issues non-profit warning
Financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC has warned non-profits are vulnerable to terrorist infiltration and exploitation.
Pay cut for NAB boss
National Australia Bank chief executive Andrew Thorburn has taken a $2.1 million pay cut.
Senate backs donation plan
A bill to ban foreign political donations has passed the Senate, despite concerns about a loophole.
Fuel giant wants carbon price
Australian oil and gas giant Woodside wants a national carbon pricing scheme.
New gender stats show progress
Over the last five years, stats show employer action has improved workplace gender equality.
One Belt deal revealed
Victoria has released its MoU with Beijing over the controversial One Belt One Road initiative.
Workers face age issues
Older employees may be prematurely exiting the workforce because they feel stereotyped by their age.
'Gluten-free' claims checked
Many foods labelled as “gluten-free” in fact contain gluten, new research suggests.
Face-matching flaw outlined
Australia’s new face-matching system will be prone to misreading non-Caucasian faces, experts say.
Foodbank funding falling
The Foodbank charity says the Federal Government’s decision to slash its funding “beggars belief”.
Government blocks gas deal
The Federal Government says it will block Hong Kong-based CK Group’s $13 billion buyout of gas pipeline operator APA Group.
My Health opt-out ending
The window of time to opt out of the My Health Record system closes this week.
ACCC stands aside for Nine
The ACCC will not block Nine’s takeover of Fairfax, despite acknowledging that it could reduce competition.