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Changes to pay and classifications in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Award
Learn about changes to classifications and minimum pay rates for some employees in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Award.
Meal breaks for cinema workers in the Broadcasting Award
Updates to the Broadcasting Award have clarified meal break rules for cinema workers
FWO’s disability support services Inquiry to build culture of compliance
The Fair Work Ombudsman has today launched an Inquiry into compliance with workplace laws in the disability support services sector.
New videos to help small business prepare for the right to disconnect
Right to disconnect laws apply to small business from Tuesday 26 August 2025. Get ready with our new videos for small business.
Minimum wages increase from 1 July 2025
From 1 July 2025, the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages will increase by 3.5%. Calculate the new pay rates now.
New Payroll Remediation Program guide
Our guide helps employers and their representatives identify and correct large-scale employee underpayments.
Supporting workers in closing power stations
When a coal-fired or gas-fired power station closes, affected workers may be able to access support from their employer and the Australian Government.
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.
Nearly $1 million in penalties ordered in matter involving threats to kill migrant workers’ families
The FWO has secured $966,890 in penalties in a case involving exploitation of Filipino workers by the director of a Canberra massage parlour who threatened to have workers’ families killed.
