Our services over the holiday period

Learn more about our services over the holiday period, including self-service options available to you.

Rules and entitlements during the end-of-year holiday season

As the holiday season approaches, find out the rules about shutdowns, public holidays and working overtime.

Payday Super: New rules starting 1 July 2026

From 1 July 2026, employers need to pay superannuation contributions at the same time they pay their employees’ wages. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) is responsible for implementing the new rules.

Early Childhood Education and Care Worker Retention Payment

Find out about workplace instruments for the purpose of the Early Childhood Education and Care Worker Retention Payment.

Baby Priya’s law: New protections for employer funded parental leave

New protections apply to employer funded paid parental leave in the event of stillbirth or the death of a child.

New Fixed Term Contract Information Statement

A new version of the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement has been published, following recent changes to additional fixed term contract exceptions.

Meal breaks for cinema workers in the Broadcasting Award

Updates to the Broadcasting Award have clarified meal break rules for cinema workers

Changes to definitions and entry level progression in the Meat Award

Some rules and classification definitions have changed in the Meat Award.

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.