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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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 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 […]

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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 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 […]

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