Employment & Workplace Relations| 01 Jun 2020
New Stay Safe Directions and Restricted Activity Directions take effect in Victoria today, replacing the ‘5 reasons to leave home’ with a broader directive that Victorians can leave home for any reason, subject to certain restrictions. One of these restrictions is ...
Employment & Workplace Relations| 12 May 2020
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, drastic changes to supply chain operations are exposing an increased risk of forced labour, debt bondage, human trafficking, and exploitation on a global scale. These issues are further compounded for migrant workers, who may ...
Employment & Workplace Relations| 06 Feb 2020
From 4 February 2020, 30 modern awards have been updated following the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) four-yearly review of all modern awards. This includes the Banking, Finance and Insurance Award 2010, the Car Parking Award 2010 and the State Government Agencies Award 2010. If you ...
Employment & Workplace Relations| 11 Dec 2019
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has released its regulatory guide to Australia’s new whistleblower laws. ASIC’s guide is intended to assist employers establish whistleblower policies that comply with their obligations under the new whistleblower regime. The guide ...
Tax| 08 Mar 2019
Welcome decision for expats: Harding appeal clarifies meaning of ‘non-resident’