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CFMMEU matter discontinued

In November 2021, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging that Bradley Upton and Stephen Parker, and through them the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU), engaged in an unlawful picket, and that the union also organised the unlawful picket, at a company’s construction yard in Balcatta, Perth in breach of section 47 of the Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Act.

15% wage increase for aged care sector

Direct care and some senior food services employees in the aged care sector will receive a 15% increase to minimum wages from 30 June 2023.

End of daylight saving

Learn more about your workplace entitlements when daylight saving ends.

CEPU matter discontinued

In October 2021, the ABCC began court proceedings alleging that James Darnton-Turner and Brian Windsor, and through them the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing And Allied Services Union, breached section 500 of the Fair Work Act while the two officials were exercising entry rights as permit holders at the Founders Lane project site.

Secure Jobs, Better Pay: changes to Australian workplace laws

The Australian Government has amended the Fair Work Act to include a range of new workplace laws. Find out more.

New workplace sexual harassment laws

Workplace sexual harassment is prohibited under the Fair Work Act from 6 March 2023.

Abolition of the ABCC and ROC

Find information about the abolition of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) and the Registered Organisations Commission (ROC).

Gender equality measures and small claims process

Find information about changes to support gender equality. We also have information about changes to the small claims process.

Important information for the building and construction industry

From 10 November 2022, the Australian Building and Construction Commission’s role enforcing the Fair Work Act in the building and construction industry will transfer to the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Pay secrecy, job ads and flexible work

Find information on new rules about pay secrecy, job ads, flexible work and fixed term contracts.