Daylight saving starts on Sunday 5 October

Daylight saving starts at 2 am on Sunday 5 October in the ACT, NSW, SA, Tas and Vic. Find out what employees get if they work overnight when daylight saving starts.

Protecting Penalty and Overtime Rates: Fair Work Act changes

There have been changes to the Fair Work Act to protect penalty and overtime rates. Learn more.

Offsetting and record-keeping for salaried employees

Find out about offsetting and record-keeping for salaried employees.

Additional pay increases for nurses and aged care employees

Find out about upcoming pay rate increases for nurses and aged care employees.

Start of the right to disconnect and casual changes for small businesses

Changes have started for small business employees and their employers. Learn more about the right to disconnect and casual changes, and what you can do next.

Right to disconnect for small business employees starts 26 August

The right to disconnect will soon apply to employees of small business employers. Here’s what employers and employees can do to make sure they’re prepared.

Pay for working through meal breaks in the Live Performance Award

Pay rates for working through meal breaks have been clarified in the Live Performance Award.

Reminder about changes to pay rates in the Pharmacy Award

Learn more about the recent increases to minimum pay rates under the Pharmacy Award.

Severe weather in parts of New South Wales

There may be individuals and workplaces in New South Wales affected by heavy rain and strong winds caused by a bomb cyclone. Learn about your workplace rights and responsibilities if you're affected.

Minimum wages increase from 1 July 2025

From 1 July 2025, the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages will increase by 3.5%. Calculate the new pay rates now.