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Upcoming Australia Day public holidayThis year Australia Day falls on a Saturday, so Monday 28 January has been substituted as the public holiday. Learn more about your entitlements whether you’re working or not.
Starting an apprenticeship? Engaging a new apprentice?Apprenticeships combine work with study for a qualification. Learn more about apprentice entitlements.
New unpaid family and domestic violence leave entitlementAll employees can now take unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic violence, following a recent change to the Fair Work Act 2009. Learn more about the new entitlement here.
New flexible working arrangements rules From 1 December 2018, all modern awards include new rules about requests for flexible working arrangements. Learn more about these changes.

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