NEWS & RESOURCES

Recruiting the right person is an exciting step for any business. But alongside finding the best fit for your team, it's important to ensure your hiring practices and employment arrangements comply with workplace laws.

The end of the financial year is an ideal time to undertake a comprehensive HR Health Check.

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has confirmed an increase to the National Minimum Wage and minimum rates of pay contained within modern awards.

The Fair Work Commission's changes to sleepover provisions under the SCHADS Award came into effect on 1 June 2026 and may have significant implications for NDIS providers, particularly in relation to rostering, payroll calculations and compliance obligations.

For years, businesses have assumed that keeping employees happy comes down to one thing: salary.

Whether someone resigns for a new opportunity, retires, changes careers, relocates, or the organisation decides to move in a different direction, endings are a natural part of working life.

Organisations that actively listen to their people are better positioned to improve culture, strengthen retention, increase engagement and create workplaces where employees feel valued and supported.

Effective from 4 May 2026, South Australia introduced the Workplace Protection (Personal Violence) Act 2025 (SA), establishing new legal protections for workplaces that interact with the public.

Organisations operating under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHADS Award) should be aware of significant changes to sleepover arrangements taking effect from the first full pay period on or after 1 June 2026.