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New psychosocial regulations in Victoria: What employers need to know
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New psychosocial regulations in Victoria: What employers need to know

Victoria has published its long-awaited regulations for psychosocial hazards, together with a compliance code targeting psychological safety.

Blueprint endorsed: Dr Rod Harrison leads the charge for cultural reform in construction
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Blueprint endorsed: Dr Rod Harrison leads the charge for cultural reform in construction

The National Construction Industry Forum formally endorsed the Blueprint for the Future. The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, and the chair of the National Construction Industry Forum announced the formal endorsement on 22 September 2025.

New Federal Court decision upends salaried arrangements across all industries
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New Federal Court decision upends salaried arrangements across all industries

On 5 September 2025, the long-awaited decision in FWO v Woolworths Group Limited; FWO v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd [2025] FCA 1092 was delivered by Justice Perram.

Bias by algorithm: Can AI make you liable for discrimination?
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Bias by algorithm: Can AI make you liable for discrimination?

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in recruitment and HR processes, Australian employers face a growing compliance blind spot: what happens when an algorithm discriminates?

Positive Duty compliance: 10 key questions to ask when protecting employees from the public
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Positive Duty compliance: 10 key questions to ask when protecting employees from the public

Since the introduction of the Positive Duty in 2022, the focus has been on how employers can protect employees from other employees. But what about protection from third parties such as customers, contractors and members of the public?

The fall-out from Qantas
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The fall-out from Qantas

The industrial relations world is still coming to terms with the sheer scale of the Federal Court’s decision, imposing a $90 million penalty on the company.

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Sex-based harassment and positive duty obligations tested in Federal Court with recent case

Alarm bells should sound for businesses not yet 'positive duty' compliant with record damages awarded in a recent case that also shines the light on standard of proof.

Redundancy redeployment ruling: High Court clarifies reasonable redeployment could include replacing Contractors
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Redundancy redeployment ruling: High Court clarifies reasonable redeployment could include replacing Contractors

The High Court has issued its hotly anticipated decision in Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd v Bartley [2025] HCA 29.

Working from Home: Legal reform and the future of flexibility in Australia
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Working from Home: Legal reform and the future of flexibility in Australia

The landscape of flexible work in Australia is undergoing a significant transformation, with new developments at both federal and state levels that could reshape employee rights and employer obligations.

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