New laws prohibiting sexual harassment in connection with work apply from 6 March 2023. These changes are part of the Australian Government’s Secure Jobs, Better Pay legislation that passed in December 2022. Workplace sexual harassment protections The changes mean: Read our expanded information We’ve expanded our website information and updated our resources in response to […]
The Australian Government has passed the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022. This legislation introduces new workplace laws and changes a range of existing rules. Some of these changes started on 7 December 2022, while others start later. Key changes The new laws and rules relate to: We have more […]
The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $368,666 for 102 underpaid security guards and supervisors after investigating companies engaged to provide security around Perth. In July 2021, Fair Work Inspectors audited 13 security businesses to check their compliance with workplace laws, having received information including through anonymous reports and enquiries that there may be non-compliance. From […]
From next year, employees will be able to access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period. This includes casual and part-time employees. The new entitlement will be available from: Find out more about the changes at New paid family and domestic violence leave. Support Services Confidential information, counselling and […]
The Reserve Bank has concluded its Review of Banknote Distribution Arrangements. Today, it has released a Conclusions Paper setting out various changes that seek to ensure that banknote distribution is effective, efficient, sustainable and resilient – both now and into the future. This will help ensure Australians continue to have good access to cash. The Review confirmed […]
The Fair Work Commission has handed down its annual wage review decision for 2022. The Panel decided to increase modern award minimum wages by 4.6 per cent subject to a minimum increase for adult award classifications of $40 per week. The $40 per week increase is based on a 38-hour week for a full-time employee. […]