Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Alcohol campaigners want political donations from booze lobbies banned.
Small ISPs fear ACMA review
A small enterprise that brings unlimited internet to rural areas says it could soon be muscled out.
Strong Origin allegations leaked
A corporate whistleblower says Origin Energy has a deliberate policy of ignoring leaking coal seam gas wells.
VPN review finds virulent apps
CSIRO has published a report revealing many VPN apps are not as secure as they make out to be.
Corruption climb halts
Australia has kept its place on a key global corruption index for the first time in four years.
Super grift detailed
Australian workers on the verge of retirement risk being short-changed on their employer superannuation entitlements.
Ultranet waste detailed
Victoria’s corruption watchdog has detailed the mind-bending waste of money that was the ‘Ultranet’ online education portal.
Trump stumps up on coal claims
President Donald Trump has allowed controversial oil pipelines to move ahead, while gagging EPA workers.
Samsung sparks Note response
Samsung Electronics says internal short circuiting in Galaxy Note 7 batteries caused the phones to catch fire – twice.
Lavabit back, with DIME this time
Encrypted email provider Lavabit is coming back, with improved protection and security.
Patient groups told to come clean
Health experts are calling for greater independence and transparency from industry-sponsored patient advocacy groups.
Pirate probe shows no fear
A new study has looked at whether the fear of punishment influences peoples’ pirate behaviour.
RACP slams unsporting booze ads
The RACP wants alcohol companies to be banned from sponsoring cricket.
Trump hits TPP on day one
Newly-minted US President Donald Trump has made even stronger moves against the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Catch the Fire fundraising doused
Repressive religious ministry Catch the Fire has had its charity status revoked...
ANAO spots gaps in detention
Independent audits show the DIBP has spent over $1 billion in the last four years, without proper authorisation.
Future unclear for welfare card
The Social Services Department has not decided whether to expand trials of the cashless welfare card.
Hunt hurtling into health stoush
Greg Hunt will be Australia’s third health minister since 2013, while Ken Wyatt becomes the first Indigenous person to be...
Robo-debt to be double checked
Centrelink’s automated debt-recovery program could face a Senate inquiry.