Company directors now need to apply to ASIC for a director identification number (director ID) to help prevent the use of false or fraudulent director identities. All directors of companies, registered Australian or foreign companies and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations will need to register for a director ID. Read More
On 10 September 2021, the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act 2021 (Respect at Work amendments) took effect. The changes to the Fair Work Act aim to: protect and empower workers to address sexual harassment in the workplace include miscarriage as a reason to access compassionate leave. They include: introducing stop […]
By 27 September 2021, employers (other than small business employers) need to assess whether any existing casual employees (employed before 27 March 2021), are eligible to be offered to convert to permanent employment. Employers need to: make a written offer to convert their casual employees to permanent employment (this must be done within 21 days after making […]
The new Australian Standards for security in healthcare facilities have been published, providing guidance for the development and implementation of effective security systems for healthcare facilities. AS 4485.1:2021 Security for healthcare facilities, Part 1: General requirements, and AS 4485.2:2021 Security for healthcare facilities, Part 2: Procedures guide The Standards are designed to set out the […]
On Friday 26 March 2021, the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) was amended to change workplace rights and obligations for casual employees. The changes were made by the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 (Amendment Act). These changes came into effect on Saturday 27 March 2021. The Amendment Act […]
Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement has released their report on An Australian Standard for the training and use of privately contracted security and detection dogs. The SPAAL provided a submission and is a member of the Standards Australia Committee developing the national standard. View Report