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COSBOA’s IR blueprint calls for SME redefinition, removing union delegate rights

COSBOA wants to expand the definition of a small business to include companies with up to 50 employees, among other auda...
new financial year

ASBFEO urges small businesses to note changes taking effect this new financial year

New minimum wage laws, super and tax regulations, procurement laws, effectivity of single-touch payroll are some of the ...
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Workplaces urged to ensure they are up to speed on new law changes

The definition of a serious contravention has also been changed such that it is no longer required to prove a breach was...
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South Brisbane eateries in FWO’s sights

Protecting vulnerable workers and improving compliance in the fast food, restaurant and café sector are priorities for t...
Fair Work Ombudsman

Fair Work Ombudsman recovered over $500 million dollars on workers’ behalf

More than half of the 2022-23 recoveries made by the FWO, amounting to $317 million, came from large corporate and unive...
Fair work

FWO wins back pay for over 600 food precinct workers

The most common breaches found were the failure to pay penalty rates or casual loading (40 businesses), followed by unde...
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Surprise audits on Melbourne eateries for workplace compliance

Inspectors are looking at possible workplace violations such as underpayments and the employment of vulnerable workers l...
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FWO recovers wages for underpaid Adelaide cleaners

The most common breaches were failures to pay penalty rates, underpayments of minimum hourly rates of pay and failure to...