Everything employers need to know about changes to junior award rates
The Fair Work Commission has handed down a decision to phase out junior rates in three modern awards.
28 April 2026
The Fair Work Commission has handed down a decision to phase out junior rates in three modern awards.
Aidacare, a National Disability Insurance Scheme provider, has entered into a court-enforceable undertaking following the ACCC’s assertions of unfair contract terms and false or misleading representations regarding consumers’ rights to remedies for faulty products.
Amid rising unfair dismissal claims in schools, two recent Fair Work Commission decisions provide helpful guidance on when teacher misconduct justifies dismissal.
Family violence is now more clearly recognised within the property settlement framework. However, the case law is still catching up.
The Fair Work Commission recently upheld an employer’s decision to terminate a ferry customer service operator’s employment, finding that her medical incapacity prevented her from performing the inherent requirements of her role.
Discover how the latest changes to ancillary fund regulation (soon to be renamed ‘giving funds’) could reshape your charitable giving and affect Australian charities.
With some exceptions, whenever a consumer buys goods or services, consumer guarantees will apply. If you or your business fail to provide goods or services that meet these guarantees, you could face significant penalties.
The ATO has released a draft tax determination – TD 2025/D3. This determination clarifies the ATO’s views of the meaning of ‘provision of benefits’ and to ‘provide any benefit, directly or indirectly’ for ancillary funds.
Child support usually ends at 18. However, it can sometimes continue until the conclusion of high school and, in limited cases, the Court can order ongoing support for an adult child.
While consumer guarantees are automatic and cannot be taken away, warranties are additional promises that your business may choose to offer to consumers.
2025 was a landmark year for Australian employment law. As 2026 unfolds, further significant developments are expected. This article outlines the key changes for 2026, including payday superannuation and Fair Work Commission reviews, and highlights what employers need to do to stay compliant and prepared.
Several recent cases show that employers are facing significant penalties for failing to adequately control workplace health and safety risks.