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Major changes to Health Professionals and Support Services Award proposed by FWC
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Major changes to Health Professionals and Support Services Award proposed by FWC

The Fair Work Commission (the Commission) has proposed major changes to the pay and classification structure in the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020 (HPSS Award), setting out its findings and provisional views about what should be done in a decision handed down on Wednesday, 16 April 2025. 

Why is “Gender Undervaluation” being looked at by the Commission?
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Why is “Gender Undervaluation” being looked at by the Commission?

On 16 April 2025, the Fair Work Commission (the Commission) published its first and long-awaited decision in its Gender Undervaluation – Priority Awards Review (the Review). This article provides an overview of the circumstances that gave rise to “gender undervaluation” becoming the focal point of consideration in the Review.   

Major changes to the Children’s Services Award
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Major changes to the Children’s Services Award

The Fair Work Commission (the Commission) foreshadows major changes to the pay and classification structures in the Children’s Services Award 2010 (CS Award), setting out its findings and provisional views about what should be done (and when) in the decision handed down on Wednesday 16 April 2025.

Major changes to the SCHADS Award on the horizon
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Major changes to the SCHADS Award on the horizon

The Fair Work Commission (the Commission) foreshadows major changes to the pay and classification structures in the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHADS Award), setting out its findings and provisional views about what should be done (and when) in the decision handed down on Wednesday 16 April 2025. 

Gender Undervaluation – Priority Awards Review Outcome
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Gender Undervaluation – Priority Awards Review Outcome

On 16 April 2025, the Fair Work Commission (the Commission) published its first and long-awaited decision in its Gender Undervaluation – Priority Awards Review. 

Collaboration in Australian Construction Industry: Unions, employers and Government working together
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Collaboration in Australian Construction Industry: Unions, employers and Government working together

In an historic step forward for the Australian construction industry, members of the National Construction Industry Forum (NCIF), driven by their shared commitment to address the industry’s pressing challenges, worked together to develop an agreed draft “Blueprint for the Future” that creates opportunity for a paradigm shift across all facets of the industry.  

NSW Government moves the dial: New rules for owner-drivers and GIG operators
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NSW Government moves the dial: New rules for owner-drivers and GIG operators

The Government has made changes to the NSW Industrial Relations Act to make sure that Chapter 6 regulation which has operated for over 50 years remains contemporary in light of recent changes to the Fair Work Act concerning owner-driver, supply chain and gig-platform regulation.

bullying claims
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Looming major changes to bullying and workers compensation laws in NSW

The NSW Government announced in Parliament on 18 March 2025 that it will be seeking to make major amendments to the current Workers Compensation and anti-bullying schemes in NSW.

Key HR tasks for 2025
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Key HR tasks for 2025

It is essential for Australian businesses to update their HR practices and integrate the significant  legislative changes from the past 18 months into their internal policies and procedures. Download our handy checklist and start ticking off key HR tasks for 2025.

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