Security services company faces court
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against an Adelaide-based company that provides nightclub and event security services around […]
National Labour Hire Licensing
The Federal Government is proposing to introduce a single national framework for labour hire regulation, which could be implemented in […]
Annual wage review
Following the Annual Wage Review 2023, the Fair Work Commission has increased award minimum wages by 5.75%. The changes apply […]
Security – Ready for tax time?
Tax time is right around the corner. If you’re not sure where to start, good news – the Australian Taxation […]
Sunsetting of pre-2010 agreements (‘zombie agreements’)
A pre-2010 agreement that continues to operate (a ‘zombie agreement’) will automatically terminate (or ‘sunset’) on 7 December 2023, unless […]
Avoid extra costs and penalties for your business by getting your super in check!
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has received an increase in notifications about employers not meeting super guarantee (SG) obligations. If […]
New workplace sexual harassment laws
New laws prohibiting sexual harassment in connection with work apply from 6 March 2023. These changes are part of the […]
Secure Jobs, Better Pay: Changes to Australian workplace laws
The Australian Government has passed the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022. This legislation introduces new […]
More than $360,000 recovered for Perth security staff
The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $368,666 for 102 underpaid security guards and supervisors after investigating companies engaged to provide […]
New paid family and domestic violence leave
From next year, employees will be able to access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a […]
Review of Banknote Distribution Arrangements: Conclusions Paper
The Reserve Bank has concluded its Review of Banknote Distribution Arrangements. Today, it has released a Conclusions Paper setting out various changes […]
2022 Annual Wage Review Decision
The Fair Work Commission has handed down its annual wage review decision for 2022. The Panel decided to increase modern […]
Super guarantee changes from 1 July 2022
From 1 July 2022, two important super guarantee (SG) changes will apply to your business. These are: the rate of […]
Automatic Mutual Recognition for Security Licences – South Australia
From 1 February 2022 under the new Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme, security agents, security industry trainers and investigation agents will […]
Reserve Bank – Review of Banknote Distribution Arrangements: Issues Paper
The Reserve Bank has released an Issues Paper as the first stage in its Review of Banknote Distribution Arrangements. The Bank is […]
Company directors now need to apply to ASIC for a director identification number
Company directors now need to apply to ASIC for a director identification number (director ID) to help prevent the use […]
Fair Work Ombudsman – Respect at Work legislative amendments
On 10 September 2021, the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act 2021 (Respect at Work amendments) […]
Fair Work Ombudsman – Changes to casual employment laws
By 27 September 2021, employers (other than small business employers) need to assess whether any existing casual employees (employed before 27 […]
New Australian Standards for Security in Healthcare Facilities
The new Australian Standards for security in healthcare facilities have been published, providing guidance for the development and implementation of […]
Fair Work Ombudsman – changes to workplace rights and obligations for casual employees
On Friday 26 March 2021, the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) was amended to change workplace rights and obligations […]
Security Guard and Detection Dog Report
Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement has released their report on An Australian Standard for the training and use of […]
JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme
The JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme is an incentive for businesses to employ job seekers between the ages of 16 and […]
Automatic Mutual Recognition (AMR) Occupational Licensing Consultation
As part of the Australian Government’s plan to assist Australia’s economic recovery, the Commonwealth and State and Territory governments agreed […]
Fair Work Commission – Overtime for casuals security awards variation
The overtime entitlements for casual employees have been varied for the following security industry awards commencing from 20 November 2020. Security Services-Industry […]