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Key Legislative Reforms and Budget Measures for Employers starting 1 July 2024

As the new financial year commences, employers must stay informed about various legislative reforms and Federal Budget measures that will significantly impact their operations. Below is a detailed overview of the key changes: National Minimum Wage and Award Wages Effective immediately, the National Minimum Wage and minimum Award wages have increased by 3.75%. This adjustment is crucial for ensuring fair…
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Fair Work Minimum Wage Increase Decision for 2024

The Fair Work Commission has released its 2024 Annual Minimum Wage Decision, awarding a 3.75% increase to the national minimum wage rate and to award rates of pay. An estimated 2.6 million workers around the country will be affected by the change. The FWC decision increases the national minimum wage to $915.91 per week – or $24.10 an hour. This constitutes…
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Closing the Loopholes No 2 – Gig Contractor Changes and Unfair Contract Terms

This is the fourth and last article in our Closing the Loopholes No 2 series. In this article we will discuss two more of the major changes to workplace legislation. The first being changes for employee-like workers and the second being changes to how unfair contract terms are dealt with. Both of these changes will come into effect from 26…
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Closing the Loopholes (No.2) – Casual Employment and Independent Contractors

This is the third article in our Closing the Loopholes No 2 series. In this article we will discuss two more of the major changes to workplace legislation. The first being changes to Casual Employment and the second being changes to the definition of employee. Both of these changes will come into effect from 26 August 2024. Casual Employment The…
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Closing the Loopholes (No.2) – The Right to Disconnect

This is the second article in our Closing the Loopholes No 2 series. In this article we will discuss one of the major changes to workplace legislation being the Right to Disconnect. The Right to Disconnect comes into effect on 26 August 2024 for medium/large businesses and 26 August 2025 for small businesses (less than 15 employees). The right to…
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