15% wage increase for aged care sector

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

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.

New workplace sexual harassment laws

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

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.

Matter discontinued

In March 2022, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging that Mr Travis Brook, and through him the CFMMEU, breached section 500 of the Fair Work Act while exercising entry rights as a permit holder on site at the Flinders University Health and Medical Research Building project in South Australia.

New online course for compliance notices

We have a new free online training course to help employers and their representatives understand how to respond if they receive a compliance notice from us.

1 July 2022 changes to Social, Community, Home care & Disability Services Award

Find out more about the 1 July 2022 changes to part-time employee and other entitlements under the Social, Community, Home care and Disability Services Industry (SCHADS) Award.

New My account login processes

There is a new way to register for My account. We’ve added multi-factor authentication, which means you’ll need to verify your email address and phone number when you register.

Our new online services are live

On 26 February 2022, we launched our new My account, Online learning centre and Library.

Translated employment information statements

We have translated Fair Work Information Statements and Casual Employment Information Statements in over 30 languages to help you understand your workplace rights and obligations in Australia.