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A number of significant employment law reforms will take effect on 1 July 2026.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has introduced the Equal Opportunity Amendment (Work from Home) Bill 2026, which would create a statutory right for employees to work from home at least two days per week, where it is reasonable to do so.
Recent decisions of the Fair Work Commission (Commission) offer timely and practical guidance for employers navigating one of the most sensitive aspects of the employment relationship — termination.
The Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review was announced today. This year's review was impacted by capacity constraints in the latter half of 2025 and the Middle East conflict, both of which have added uncertainty to the trajectory of the economy.
In the recent decision of Mejia v Capital City Café-Bar [2026] FedCFamC2G 468 (26 March 2026), the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia ordered a café owner pay $90,000 to a casual worker for sexual harassment, wage contraventions, and other...
The Fair Work Commission’s decision in Application by the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association [2026] FWCFB 75 held that junior rates will be phased out for employees aged 18 years and over who work for the same employer for more than ...
The NSW Parliament passed the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Bill 2025 (NSW) on 12 February 2026. In doing so, NSW has become the first state or territory in Australia to regulate digital work systems in WHS laws.
We provide a snapshot of key developments in employment, workplace relations, and safety, which require actions from employers.
As the festive season approaches, many Australian workplaces are preparing for their annual Christmas parties - a time to unwind, celebrate achievements, and foster team spirit. However, these events are not without risk.