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Legal Updates

NEW AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL YEAR 2025-2026: ACTIONS FOR EMPLOYERS

Date: July 7, 2025
· The Fair Work Commission (FWC)’s decision on minimum pay increases the national minimum wage and minimum modern award wages by 3.5%. · The high income threshold is $183,100 effective from 1 July 2025. · The superannuation guarantee rate is 12% effective from 1 July 2025. · The right to disconnect applies to small business… > READ MORE

“Closing Loopholes” Australian Legislation Update – Actions for Employers

Date: August 15, 2024
· In addition to many other changes to Australian employment and industrial relations laws, the Federal Parliament has enacted two significant (and far reaching) “closing loopholes” statutes. · The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 (Cth) (1st Closing Loopholes Act) was passed on 14 December 2023. · The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing… > READ MORE

NEW AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL YEAR 2024-2025 AND CHANGES TO THE FAIR WORK ACT 2009 (CTH): ACTIONS FOR EMPLOYERS

Date: June 11, 2024
· The Fair Work Commission (FWC)’s decision on minimum pay increases the national minimum wage and minimum modern award rates by 3.75%. · The superannuation guarantee rate is 11.5% effective from 1 July 2024. · Significant and numerous changes have been made to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) in relation to various… > READ MORE