Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
A Federal Government taskforce set up to look at dodgy union links in Victoria has been labelled a “stunt”.
FIFO risk soars while response still grounded
Queensland local governments say they have heard no response from the Federal Government about a damning fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) mine workforce report, and something must be done.
Papers seek fast track to new jobs and industries
The Australian Government wants experts and insiders to inform the future of its vocational training subsidies.
Silence on complaints could see captions closed
There is concern that TV stations will no longer have to caption their programs, in a move that could cut off large parts of the deaf and hearing-impaired community.
Bill gives principals say on criminal kids
A new Queensland Government Education bill has gone further than recommended, allowing principals to judge the criminal history of new enrolments.
Expert views on funding moves as Direct Action fires up
The Federal Government has provided an excellent opportunity for companies to appear as though they are doing something about their carbon emissions.
While whistles are needed, Cormann won't commit
With consumer confidence in financial advice in a pretty rough state, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) says its new Office of the Whistleblower will allow insiders to fight back.
Premier's pick pipped
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has been hampered in his mission to place people in top-level anti-corruption roles.
Tighter laws to curb SA lobbies
The South Australian Government has tightened the rules for MP’s, lobbies and political donations.
Discontent on future students' debt
Clive Palmer may be the saviour of disgruntled academics, as a rift between university management and staff comes to light.
Ebola response left wanting, but NZ may have the key
New Zealand scientists have developed a portable, rapid, DNA testing device for Ebola.
Few game to fix sports' gender pay gap
A recent study has shown that men get more prize money than women in 30 per cent of sports.
Red tape can reside inside business
Government red tape is a villain blamed for burdening business and hampering profits, but one expert says many of these issues actually come from inside a company.
Bus drivers strike to match nearby rates
Sunshine Coast bus drivers will walk off the job on November 1.
Cartel claims bring Indigenous scrutiny
Authorities are looking into allegations of “cartel conduct” by mining companies and Aboriginal heritage service providers.
Cold feet on green goal costs jobs, innovation
The Federal Government has launched its latest discussion on the future of the Renewable Energy Target.
Union's super plan comes unstuck on stand
Revelations and denial in the latest instalment of the royal commission into unions.
Happy charity drive has serious side
The Queen Mother of Bhutan is in Canberra to encourage young women to higher levels of education.
Strong schools save when finances drop
A study has revealed a new benefit of effective early childhood education, and again showed just how advanced some Scandinavian education systems are.
Emergencies join in Tassie wage fight
A stand-off over wages continues in the Tasmanian public sector, and the Government is also being accused of trying to water-down an important anti-corruption office.
New vote money laws fall short, critics say
The New South Wales Government has backed down on a proposal to slash the amount that can be spent on political advertising.