Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
A furore is starting over the incredible travel entitlement spending of Federal Speaker Bronwyn Bishop.
New commissioner to provoke real LGBTI change
Rowena Allen has been appointed Victoria’s first Gender and Sexuality Commissioner, and is set to champion the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse and intersex (LGBTI) Victorians within the Government.
No time for talk on top end concessions
Treasurer Joe Hockey cannot bring himself to question the value of negative gearing.
Slow wage talks push specialists to strike
Public servants at Murray Darling-Basin Authority have voted to strike over their ongoing pay and conditions battle.
Creative keys to ease artistic clashes
Many firms consider their professional creatives to be the most difficult to manage, but one artistic freelancer says there are some simple tips to get the best outcome for all involved.
Household help to hit green goals
Experts say Australia can achieve zero net emissions by 2050, living within its recommended carbon budget and using technologies that exist today, while still growing the economy.
Professor pushes calm in ever-shifting market
One Australian expert has warned mum and dad investors to brace for an extended stretch of uncertainty in global markets, as volatility becomes 'the new normal'.
Experts check cost of congestion
The WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) will work with the Royal Automobile Club of WA (RAC) on an investigation of the true cost of traffic congestion in Perth.
Footy boss to help tackle SA unemployment
The chairman of the Adelaide Crows AFL team will lead a $15 million investment fund to attract businesses to South Australia.
Port protest continues as Caltex crew resists trip
A protest continues onboard a oil carrier ship in Tasmania, with reports that stress and illness are delaying its departure.
Union probe sights set on CFMEU
The Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption will begin its investigation of the activities of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) today.
Big cuts blamed for busted tax system
Shadow assistant treasurer Andrew Leigh says the Australian Tax Office's (ATO) online tax lodgement system is lagging because of Abbott Government job cuts in the public service.
Parliament workers stand strong while safety staff sign on
Staff at Canberra's Parliament House are preparing to walk off the job while the extraordinarily slow Federal public sector wage negotiations continue.
Transport fraud trials continue
Nine men accused of running a multi-million-dollar public transport fraud ring in Victoria have been granted bail.
Flag rules leave more crews in dire straits
The crew of a Rio Tinto-chartered ship has caught the eye of the International Transport Federation (ITF), following reports it has underplayed its crew and left them in poor conditions.
Teacher stress levels could lead to greater danger
A new report has investigated the health and safety concerns of Australian educators.
Three-prongs to spot and avoid suicide
Mental health experts are working on new risk assessments which they say could help reduce suicide.
Expert says powerful change needed
One Australian expert suggests radical reforms are needed in Australia’s energy regulatory system to cut electricity and gas bills for consumers.
Union holds firm in Tas port stoush
A stand-off between crew members of an oil tanker in Tasmania and the ship's operator has been referred to the Industrial Relations Commission.
BP to pay in multi-billion dollar oil deal
Energy giant BP has agreed to a $US18.7 billion ($24.5 billion) settlement over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.