Changes to Child Protection Reporting in Victoria
Changes to Child Protection Reporting in Victoria in regard to information sharing across organisations, regulators, Victoria Police and the Working with Children Check scheme.
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New Regulations On Hate Speech For NSW Schools
The NESA has announced new regulations on hate speech for NSW schools that will introduce an explicit prohibition on hate speech by staff in NSW schools.
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Employers Positive Duty to Prevent Unlawful Sexual Conduct
Employers and persons conducting a business or undertaking have a positive duty to prevent unlawful sexual conduct through “reasonable and proportionate measures” under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth).
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High Court Expands Employer’s Genuine Redundancy Obligations
The High Court of Australia has expanded employers’ genuine redundancy obligations, confirming that for a redundancy to be genuine, employers must explore all redeployment options.
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Managing Work Health and Safety in High-Risk Environments
PCBUs must take care to ensure that their organisation is equipped to mitigate or eliminate risks. For those operating in high-risk environments, the nature of work and the environment present unique challenges and responsibilities.
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2025 Update on Institutional Child Abuse Litigation in Australia
Following a 2017 Royal Commission, litigation of institutional child abuse claims in Australia has developed, impacting access to justice.
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Is the ‘Right to Disconnect’ law working?
The objective of the right to disconnect is to support employees’ work-life balance. The available case law shows a trend that employees may increasingly use the right to challenge terminations or seek higher compensation in unfair dismissal proceedings.
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Annual Wage Review 2024–25: What Employers Need to Know
Following the Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review, minimum wages and superannuation rates across Australia will increase from 1 July 2025.
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Payday Superannuation: What the Draft Legislation Means for Employers and Workers
Under draft legislation released in March 2025, employers will be required to make superannuation contributions at the same time they pay wages to their employees.
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Understanding Redundancy: What Employers Need to Know
In NSW, the legal requirements around redundancy are strict, and employers need to approach the process carefully to avoid missteps. It’s important to understand both the legal framework and the practical steps involved.
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