Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
Nearly 10 years after the Beaconsfield mine collapse left one worker dead and two others trapped underground, safety laws are still not strong enough.
Moves to stop doctor shopping
Victoria has put up $30 million to stop doctor and prescription “shopping”.
QLD closing costly loopholes
The Queensland Government has passed laws to avoid having to pick up the tab when big firms fail.
State makes bigger coal claim
The Victorian Government will take more royalties from some of the least efficient power stations in the country.
Stronger stance taken on steel dumps
The Federal Government has moved to combat the oversupply of Chinese steel.
Banks' bubble-boosting unveiled
An explosive report has revealed fraud and number-fudging is rife in the banking system.
Bendigo slammed for island operations
Bendigo Bank is under pressure to cease its operations on Nauru.
Preschool hours falling short
Research has found that sixty thousand Australian students will not receive the recommended number of preschool hours.
Bargaining brick wall could break
The ALP says it will unwind the LNP’s harsh public sector bargaining policy if it wins the next election.
Blame and bills in Palmer's wake
It will cost $93 million to start the cleanup of Clive Palmer's Yabulu nickel refinery, the Queensland Government says.
Cyber abilities revealed/expanded
The Australian Government has admitted it can conduct cyber attacks.
Pride centre planned for LGBTI boost
The Victorian Government’s 2016 budget will include $15 million for Australia's first Pride Centre.
Risks rise in profitable science push
Australia's leading scientists are concerned that the CSIRO will lose millions of dollars in international grants.
Chip-maker launches big chop
Tech giant Intel has undertaken a ‘restructuring initiative’, which consists largely of sacking 12,000 workers.
More funds for bank-busting
The Federal Government is setting up a levy on banks to enhance regulation.
Next-gen skills needed now
Australian workforce data shows young people are not getting the enterprise skills employers want.
RSRT forced off the road
The senate has agreed to abolish Labor’s Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal.
Study links gender with night work burn
New stats suggest women are more likely to be affected by night shiftwork than men.
Green money-grab detailed
The Greens have released an 18-point policy plan they say will stamp out tax avoidance by multinationals and raise at least AU$1.69 billion in additional revenue.
Rinehart wants new money up north
Iron ore magnate Gina Rinehart says things are rough in the resources sector, but northern Australia still has incredible development opportunities.