Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The head of UNSW has laid out his vision for the future of Australian universities.
Treasury head moves on
Treasury Secretary John Fraser is quitting, to be replaced by Scott Morrison's former chief of staff.
More loose bikes bail
Dockless bike-sharing companies are leaving Australia in the latest evidence that we can’t have nice things.
Names announced for APS probe
A high-powered international reference group has been announced for the looming APS review.
Qantas links queried
Questions have been asked about the exclusive Qantas memberships of some high-flying public service heads.
QLD set to sack council
Queensland is moving forward with new legislation that will let it sack the entire Ipswich council.
Metronet could struggle with shortage
Questions are being asked about whether WA has enough workers with the right skills to complete the Metronet project.
STEM focus outlined
The Federal Government is considering making Australian universities prioritise science and maths in teaching degrees.
Zoos lose palm oil products
Zoos Victoria has dumped Nestle products from its zoos over a palm oil controversy.
AI idea slammed
Opponents are mounting against Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel’s ideas for AI regulation.
Call for clear power policy
The Ai Group says Australia needs to resolve its decade-long war on climate and energy policy ...
Huawei bags WA deal
Huawei has secured a $136 million telecommunications contract from the WA Government, despite security concerns.
IBM keeps deep Government bond
The Federal Government has signed a reported $1 billion deal with IBM.
PageUp could have waited
Disclosure laws may have led PageUp to announce a big recent breach too early.
Robo-car health effects checked
A new survey has revealed some of the challenges on the way to fully-automated driving.
Traditional owners want Adani injunction
Adani could be ordered to cease work near its Abbot Point coal terminal and planned rail corridor, after traditional owners applied to protect sacred sites.
'Mansplaining' ad removed
An advertisement has been removed from a future university building in Adelaide after being labelled sexist.
Big firms scrapping banned deals
Macquarie has joined a growing list of institutions to ban “grandfathered” sales commissions for advisers.
Jail term for Perth worker
A former City of Perth employee has been handed a 22-month jail term for corruption and bribery.