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Coronavirus information: Find out about your workplace entitlements and obligations during the impact of coronavirus. We have information about the JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme, pay and leave entitlements, stand downs from work, workplace health and safety, and more.

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Extension of JobKeeper provisions in the Fair Work ActLearn more about the extension of the JobKeeper scheme and the modified JobKeeper provisions in the Fair Work Act.
Daylight saving starts this weekendDaylight savings starts at 2am on Sunday 4 October in ACT, NSW, SA, Tas and Vic. Find out what employees get if they work overnight when daylight saving starts.
Upcoming public holidaysMonday 5 October is a public holiday in some states and territories. Check if it applies to you and how to calculate entitlements.
Paid pandemic leave for residential aged care employeesThe Fair Work Commission has added an entitlement to paid pandemic leave for residential aged care employees covered by the Aged Care, Nurses and Health Services Awards. Find out more.

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