Annual wage review

Following the Annual Wage Review 2023, the Fair Work Commission has increased award minimum wages by 5.75%. The changes apply from the first pay period starting on or after 1 July 2023. The Superannuation Guarantee rate increases from 10.5% to 11% from 1 July 2023. SPAAL will provide members with new Award Pay Guides once […]

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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 Office (ATO) have shared a range of tips and resources to help make tax time simple. Understanding your deductions From union fees to protective equipment – the ATO’s tailored occupation guide for Security guards and […]

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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 before 7 December 2023 an application is made to the Commission to extend the default period for the agreement. Content Certain kinds of registered agreements that were made before 1 January 2010, continued to operate for […]

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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 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 […]

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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 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 […]

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