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In a landscape of incredible transformation and amidst the most significant changes to the Fair Work Act since its establishment, with further developments on the horizon it is crucial for employers to navigate these changes effectively and stay ahead of the curve.

We are dedicated to empowering organisations with the knowledge necessary to proactively address the challenges and opportunities brought by these reforms in Australia.

Explore our thoughtfully selected resources to gain insights to assist navigation of this dynamic regulatory environment and provide a deeper understanding of their possible implications. We are committed to keeping you informed with the latest knowledge and supporting your organisation's success in these transformative times.

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The Australian Government Tables Closing Loopholes Bill: What it means for your business

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Inside IR EP16: Splitting Closing Loopholes Bill, 2024 Predictions

In our last ‘festive season’ episode of Inside IR for 2023, Rohan Doyle is joined by partners Anthony Wood and Natalie Gaspar to recap the key developments in the industrial relations sphere for 2023 and look ahead to what is in store for 2024.

Natalie steps through the latest (and quite urgent) developments with the Closing Loopholes Bill, and Tony gazes into his crystal ball, and shares the results of our national survey on the top 5 IR predictions for 2024.

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Top 5 Australian employment, industrial relations and safety issues for 2024

Our experts were asked what they thought would be the key issues confronting our clients in 2024, we’ve ranked the top five of these based on our team’s combined expectations.

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Future of Work Report 2023: Balancing Acts

Employers and staff are edging towards a post-pandemic settlement but recession, regulation and tech-fuelled upheaval threaten the new equilibrium. Can business walk the tightrope?

The third edition of our Future of Work report provides some answers, drawing on responses from 500 major employers in five key global regions.

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Inside IR EP16: Splitting Closing Loopholes Bill, 2024 Predictions

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Inside IR EP15: The ‘Closing Loopholes’ Bill – Part 3

In the third instalment of our Inside IR mini-series on the ‘Closing Loopholes’ Bill, Rohan Doyle is joined by partner Aaron Anderson and executive counsel Matthew Cameron from HSF’s Brisbane office to explore the last of the seven big ticket items introduced by the Bill: being the new federal criminal offence for wage theft.

Aaron also steps through the various workplace health and safety changes proposed by the Bill, and provides a clear explanation about the scope of their application, who they are going to impact, and what organisations should be doing to prepare.

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Inside IR: The Australian Industrial Relations Podcast

Inside IR is a podcast series that delves into the industrial relations landscape in Australia.

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Employment & IR Briefing Series: Closing Loopholes Bill: What it means for your business

Recently the Australian Federal Government tabled the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (Cth) in the House of Representatives. The Bill proposes reforms that will have a substantial impact on employers, employees, principals, and contractors, and in many respects proposes even more significant changes than the Secure Jobs, Better Pay amending legislation from last year.

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IR Reform: Secure jobs, Better Pay Act 2022: What it means for your business

The passage of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 (Act) in December last year, marks the most extensive industrial relations reform seen since the introduction of the Fair Work Act some 13 years ago, and the impact of this legislation is significant.

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