CFMMEU matter discontinued

In September 2022, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging that the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) and four of its officials - Brendan Holl, Mark Cross, Joseph Uati and Karl Hitchcock - breached section 348 of the Fair Work Act in October 2021 at the Huntington Apartment construction site in Newcastle by attempting to coerce workers who did not engage in industrial action at the site.

CFMMEU matter discontinued

In March 2022, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging that Jason Bushnell, and through him the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU), breached sections 346, 348 and 349 of the Fair Work Act at the Brisbane South State Secondary College project in May 2021.

Changes to overtime and penalty rates in the Professional Employees Award

Find out more about upcoming changes to overtime and penalty rates for employees covered by the Professional Employees Award.

Proceedings against CFMMEU official discontinued

In September 2020, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging CFMMEU officials Paul Tzimas and Ronnie Buckley and the CFMMEU breached the Fair Work Act by acting in an improper manner at the West Gate Tunnel construction project in Melbourne in December 2019.

Paid family and domestic violence leave

Employees of non-small business employers can now access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period. Employees of small businesses can access the leave from 1 August 2023.

FWO files discontinuance

In January 2022, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging breaches of the Fair Work Act by the CFMMEU and CFMMEU officials Wyatt Raymount, Travis Brook, Alexandria Russell and Desmond Savage at the Yatala Labour Prison project site in Northfield, South Australia.

HWL Ebsworth cyber incident

On 8 May 2023, national law firm HWL Ebsworth reported a cyber incident involving a data breach and possible unauthorised disclosure of personal information to the dark web.

2022 - 2023 Annual Wage Review

From 1 July 2023, the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages increased. Calculate your new pay rates now.

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).

Changes to Supported Employment Services Award

From 30 June 2023, there are changes to the Supported Employment Services (SES) Award.