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.

Closing Loopholes: Changes to workplace laws have started

Several changes to workplace laws have started as part of the Closing Loopholes reforms. This includes changes to casual employment, a new right to disconnect and a new definition of employment. Find out more.

Report concerns about the CFMEU

Do you have information about CFMEU workplace non-compliance? Make a report now.

Fixed term contract changes for Live Performance Award

More performers can now be employed under fixed term contracts under the Live Performance Award.

Changes to rosters and overtime in the Retail Award

Find out about changes to rosters and overtime in the Retail Award.

Minimum wages increase from 1 July 2024

The Fair Work Commission (the Commission) has announced a 3.75% increase to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages.

Changes to breaks between work periods in the Retail Award

Find out how an employee’s pay is calculated when they’re not given at least 12 hours break between shifts under the Retail Award.

Closing Loopholes: Fair Work Act changes

The Australian Government has made changes to workplace laws as part of their ‘Closing Loopholes’ reforms.

Superannuation rules updated in awards

Awards have been updated to reflect superannuation as an entitlement under the National Employment Standards (NES).

CFMMEU matter discontinued

In November 2022, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging that the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) (as it was then) and its officials Stephen Parker and Peter Joshua breached sections 340 and 346 of the Fair Work Act by making threats to an employee engaged to undertake construction work at Perth’s His Majesty’s Theatre on 19 July 2022.