Fair Work Act Amendment- Close Loopholes Bill

Fair Work Act Amendment- Close Loopholes Bill

In 2022 and 2023, the Federal Government introduced the Secure Jobs, Better Pay legislation. This legislation paved the way for substantial changes within Australian workplaces. However, there is more to come with the Closing Loopholes Bill proposed to amend the Fair...
NATIONAL SAFE WORK MONTH

NATIONAL SAFE WORK MONTH

It’s National Safe Work Month! October is National Safe Work Month. Safe Work Australia’s themes this year include: Week 1: Injuries at work Week 2: Mental health Week 3: Managing WHS risks and preventing harm Week 4: Safe and healthy work for all In 2019/2020 $23.73...
Changes to Model Work Health & Safety Laws

Changes to Model Work Health & Safety Laws

This week’s article looks at the recent changes to the Model Work Health and Safety Laws. These changes come as a result of a review conducted in 2018 known as the Boland Review. Safe Work Australia appointed Marie Boland, the former Executive Director of SafeWork SA,...
NEW PSYCHOSOCIAL WHS LAWS

NEW PSYCHOSOCIAL WHS LAWS

How will the new WHS laws on managing psychosocial risks affect your business? On 6 June 2022, Safe Work Australia announced a range of amendments to the model WHS laws. One key amendment that will have an impact on your business is the express obligation on the...