Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
There has been a string of insider trading convictions this year, but many more are being missed.
Immigration accused of ignoring safety
Immigration Department staff may face prosecution over the death of a detained asylum seeker, lawyers say.
QLD tests religious subjects
The Queensland Government will review religious education, after claims Christians were trying to convert students.
Construction reforms moving forward
Some pretty big amendments to Australian building law are on their way.
ICAC cuts amid broad support
The News South Wales ICAC is cutting staff, while public support for anti-corruption courts grows.
Tech tips open new offices
Tech designers say the offices of the future could serve your favourite coffee to you.
Cosmetic crackdown on shonky operators
The NSW Government is cracking down on cosmetic surgery after several women suffered life threatening complications.
Linc leaders called to account
A dozen former executives from Linc Energy will face tricky questions over serious contamination at a gas plant on Queensland's Darling Downs.
Major servers swamped by storms
Sydney’s wild weekend weather has seen several major companies knocked offline.
Zika threat assessed ahead of Rio
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on experts to consider changes to the Rio Olympics schedule.
Kids urged into robo-learning
One of Australia’s top roboticists says there is no age limit on tech education.
Simple steps for big effect on gender
A public service agency is trying a radical new method to increase its female workforce - asking women what they want.
Andrews accused of fiery flip
Victoria’s Fair Work Commission has ruled in favour of the state’s firefighters’ union in a bitter dispute over pay and conditions.
Anxiety link for mobile-heavy mums
A world first Australian study claims there is a link between heavy mobile phone and tablet use, and anxiety risk in mothers of young children.
Council firm on NAIDOC flag refusal
The Carnarvon shire is refusing to fly the Aboriginal flag during NAIDOC week.
Hodgman pushes LNP on DV leave
Tasmania's Premier will offer the state’s public servants domestic violence leave of up to 10 days, putting the Liberal state government at odds with its federal counterpart.
SA steel closures assessed
Analysts say it is hard to overstate the impact of the closure of the Arrium steel works.
Vic. Police cop poor report
A landmark review has slammed the “suck it up” approach to mental health among police.
AMA aims to unfreeze for GPs
The new head of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) says GPs cannot handle frozen Medicare rebates much longer.
Late deal lets track work continue
Victoria’s Labor government has used a generous new deal to avoid strikes at key industrial sites.
West bereft of online services
An auditor’s report has found little to praise about West Australian government websites.