Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Transurban to take WestConnex
Transurban has been announced as the successful bidder to buy Sydney’s WestConnex for $9.26 billion.
Small slip grants big cheque
A misplaced decimal has seen an NT public servant overpaid almost half a million dollars.
Famous face for PFAS case
American legal activist Erin Brockovich has arrived in Australia for a lawsuit against the Department of Defence.
Farm bosses face big fraud claim
Two Cotton farm executives have been arrested over an alleged $20 million fraud involving water-saving funds.
SA to pay for failed students
Aircraft maintenance students who received substandard training from TAFE SA are to be compensated.
Heinz fined for health claims
Heinz has received a $2.25 million fine for claiming high-sugar snacks were healthy.
Morrison makes powerful moves
The new PM has appointed an anti-wind energy minister, and a coal lobbyist as chief of staff.
Parkinson backs APS spill actions
The top public servant has denied playing a part in payback against ministers who turned on Malcolm Turnbull.
Unclear future could harm industry
An energy expert says Australia’s unclear power policies could lead to an expert brain drain.
ASIC aims at payment apps
Digital payment app Afterpay has been accused of causing “financial stress” for vulnerable consumers.
Federal plan to help money skills
The Federal Government has launched its 2018 National Financial Capability Strategy.
Funding boost for SA watchdogs
South Australia’s anti-corruption bodies will receive almost $15 million in next month's state budget.
Single APS statement mooted
An ongoing review could call for the creation of a single mission statement for the whole public service.
Australian creationism slides
A new study has found a generational shift in the belief in the abilities of a god.