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June 12, 2025
Significant Award Wage and Classification Reforms Ahead for Employers in Female-Dominated Sectors
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has handed down a major decision that will reshape wages and job classifications across five Awards in predominantly female-dominated industries.
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June 3, 2025
FWC Annual Wage Review 2025 Decision
The Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel has awarded a 3.5% increase to the National Minimum Wage and the minimum wages in Modern Awards from the first full pay period commencing on or after 1 July 2025.
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May 13, 2025
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Contracts, Policies and Processes – The slips, trips and falls of employment
Employers continue to face difficulties when employment matters are escalated to courts and tribunals, often due to unclear employment policies and procedural errors that form part of the employment contract. This case brings a number of employment related lessons to the forefront.
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May 8, 2025
Victoria’s New Psychological Health Regulations: What the New Regulations mean for Leaders in approaching Performance Conversations
With Victoria introducing new Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations, which place the importance of psychological health on equal footing with physical safety in the workplace, what does it mean for leaders approaching performance conversations? Leaning into these conversations is essential for both compliance and care. Find out how to prepare here.
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May 7, 2025
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ben-cooper
Pitfalls of refusing flexible leave requests
A recent Fair Work Commission decision highlights several critical compliance points for employers when responding to flexible work requests. Learn more about the case in question and find out how to ensure compliance here.
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February 24, 2025
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The evolution of remote and distributed work – psychosocial safety considerations
As organisations navigate the evolving landscape of remote and distributed work, factoring psychosocial risks into decision-making is essential. See our top tips for leaders.
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February 14, 2025
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sarah-pettit
Australian Immigration – Did you know?
Our immigration team share tips, experience and expertise on Australian immigration in our new Did You Know segment.
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February 4, 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman’s record recoveries: Lessons and implications for employers
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has announced that it has recovered an extraordinary $473 million in back payments during the 2023-2024 financial year. Here we delve into the causes of wage underpayment, its far-reaching consequences for employers, and the essential steps businesses must take to ensure full compliance.
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January 22, 2025
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Why meaningful face to face training on bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination is more important than ever
A recent decision by the Fair Work Commission highlights the importance of providing comprehensive, interactive training on workplace policies and reveals the risks employers face when they fail to ensure that employees fully understand their workplace obligations.
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December 24, 2024
Closing the Loophole: Key changes effective 1 January 2025 & what they mean for you
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No.2) Act 2024 has introduced a variety of changes over its life span, with additional changes to come on 1 January 2025. We provide an overview of the upcoming changes and by understanding these updates, businesses can better prepare for the transition and implementation and to ensure compliance with the new legal requirements.
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December 16, 2024
Employers Face Risk of Damages for Psychiatric Harm Caused by Wrongful Dismissals
A High Court majority has found that employers now owe a duty of care to their employees to exercise reasonable care to avoid psychiatric injury when they are terminated or disciplined in the workplace.
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December 10, 2024
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sarah-pettit
Employer Nomination Scheme and Subclass 186 permanent residence visa – eligibility updates
Further to the introduction of the Skills in Demand (SID) visa over the weekend, the Department has also made some positive and long overdue updates to the Employer Nomination Scheme and Subclass 186 permanent residence visa, with amendments being made to both the Direct Entry and Temporary Residence Transition streams.  
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December 10, 2024
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sarah-pettit
New Skills in Demand (SID) visa replaces the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa
The new Skills in Demand (SID) visa, has officially replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa as of December 7, 2024.   While this new visa framework was announced in principle many months ago, the implementation has occurred with little notice or fanfare.
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December 4, 2024
Major lessons to be learned by all employers
This recent case reminds employees that a blanket approach to policies will no longer be acceptable. Mitigating factors should be considered and policies need to be applied on a case by case basis to avoid legal costs and reputational damage.
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November 6, 2024
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jamie-paterson
Far Away in a foreign land
This case reminds Australian employers to carefully consider their obligations when engaging foreign-based employees and to take proactive steps to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Failure to do so can result in costly legal consequences and reputational damage for companies operating in a globalised workforce.
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October 22, 2024
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sarah-pettit
Immigration Alert – Skills in Demand Updates
Our latest immigration alert provides updates on the new Skills in Demand (SID) visa, which will replace the Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa. We also provide a quick recap on the July 1 changes and a reminder of changes still to come in 2024 in the immigration space.
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October 10, 2024
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katy-russell
Queensland’s Anti-Discrimination Act Overhaul: Key Changes and What They Mean for You
Queensland's Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 has been significantly amended with the changes set to take effect from 1 July 2025. These are the most substantial reforms to the legislation in over 30 years. Learn about the key changes and what this means for businesses in our latest blog.
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October 3, 2024
The business case for assessing and addressing psychosocial infrastructure
Discover the business case for assessing and addressing psychosocial infrastructure. With information on psychosocial hazards often overwhelming, it’s crucial to shift from reactive, individualistic approaches to a strategic, systematic framework. Learn how to meet obligations and mitigate risks through a shared, proactive response.
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