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Your go-to hub for legal updates, expert articles and practical insights on workplace, employment and industrial relations law – helping Australian employers stay informed, reduce risk and lead with confidence. Explore our latest content and downloadable resources below.
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Victorian Workplace Protection Orders: What Employers Need to Know

Violent customers put on notice they could be banned from retail and transport workplaces under Victoria’s new Workplace Protection Order scheme.

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AI and Workplace Surveillance: Victoria's Proposed Reforms Explained

The Victorian Government has announced that if re-elected, it will introduce what it describes as the “toughest workplace surveillance protection laws in the country.”

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SCHADS Award Vehicle Allowance Increase Confirmed

The FWC has confirmed a temporary increase to vehicle allowances under the SCHADS and Aged Care Awards from 1 September 2026. Find out what employers need to do before the new rate takes effect.

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New WFH Award Provisions Proposed by FWC

The FWC has issued a draft determination proposing changes to the Clerks Award that could affect how employers manage remote and hybrid work arrangements.

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Disciplinary Actions: Where Employers Go Wrong

Many employers focus on whether they have a valid reason to dismiss an employee. However, the recent FWC decision in Tony Ritter v Curtis Island Services Trading AS SeaLink Whitsundays highlights that having a valid reason is only part of the equation. Even if there is a valid reason for dismissal, an unfair or incomplete disciplinary process can still render the dismissal unfair.

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HR's Role in Ending Employment Lawfully

Key takeaways for employers when considering the various termination pathways, particularly given the rise in workplace claims, including general protections and unfair dismissal applications.

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AI in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know Now

Artificial intelligence is no longer something on the horizon. It is here, it is being used across Australian workplaces, and it is evolving fast. This article sets out the key areas every employer should be thinking about right now.

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Sham Contracting vs Misclassification: Understanding the Risks for Employers

Getting contractor arrangements right is essential. This article explains the difference between sham contracting and worker misclassification, and the risks employers face when those distinctions are overlooked.

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NSW Industrial Relations Commission announces new Commissioner

Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) is delighted to congratulate Director, Julian Arndt on his appointment as a Commissioner of the Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales.

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