Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
The Australian Education Union (AEU) has launched a war of words over the Federal Government’s latest education plan.
Heads reflect on stymied pay talks
Some Australian Public Sector leaders are sick of negotiating at a snail’s pace.
LNP equality unlikely
John Howard says the Liberal Party is unlikely to reach equal gender representation in Parliament, because women are busy caring.
Vote changes tested this weekend
Clover Moore will see the effect of controversial changes to voting rules ...
Defence abuse deserves commission
Nick Xenophon says a royal commission is needed to tackle “systemic abuse” ...
Mehajer hit with managing ban
Former Sydney councillor Salim Mehajer has been banned from managing corporations for three years due to high level incompetence.
Pause in Palmer's legal proceedings
The jury in an environmental case against Clive Palmer's North Queensland nickel refinery has been dismissed.
Inquiry seeks outback options
Telstra may be forced to let competitors in on its mobile network in regional and remote areas.
New notes make way to wallets
Australia’s new $5 dollar note is out, and its most exciting feature is one you can barely see.
Search for new VET head gets going
The Government is casting a wide net in its search for a new chief VET regulator.
Councils make bank divestment
The retirement fund for NSW local council workers is taking a stand on dodgy corporate conduct at major banks.
Raft of charges for ex-union figure
Kathy Jackson has been hit with 70 charges of theft and deception-related offences.
States urged to start asylum training
All Australian governments are being urged to let asylum seekers study at TAFE.
Brazil spill pinned on design
Investigators say a string of construction and design flaws led to last year’s fatal Samarco mine disaster in Brazil.
Chimps prefer working together
Researchers say chimpanzees are five times more likely to cooperate than compete.
Gas ban goes deeper
Victoria will ban exploration and development of unconventional gas, including coal seam gas and fracking.
ICAC details dodgy donations
A string of former NSW Liberal figures have been named in a corruption inquiry report.
McAleese entering administration
Embattled transport firm McAleese is entering voluntary administration.
Billing figures used to bag Labor
New bulk billing figures prove the ‘Mediscare’ campaign had no basis...
BOC blamed in gas review
NSW Health has issued its report on disturbing gas mix ups at a Sydney hospital.