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5.2% & 4.6% Wage Increase Announced

5.2% Increase to National Minimum Wage (NMW)4.6% Increase to Award Minimum Wages (subject to a minimum increase of $40 per week for adults) The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has announced a 5.2%...

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2.5% Wage Increase Announced

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has announced a 2.5% increase to minimum wages following its 2020-2021 annual wage review (Decision). Commencement Date The commencement of the increase will depend on...

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Changes to Casual Employment

The recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) change workplace entitlements and obligations for casual employees. Specifically, the FW Act has been amended to include the following among...

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Casual Employment Reforms

The Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2021 (Bill) was passed by Parliament on 22 March 2021 and the Act will commence the day after it receives Royal...

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Extension of the JobKeeper Payment

The Australian government has announced the JobKeeper Payment scheme will be extended for eligible employers by six months until 28 March 2021. However, from 28 September 2020, eligibility will be...

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