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Flexible arrangements are the future of office work, are workplace laws about to catch up?

When Sydney recruitment officer Annabelle Gonzales heads into the office, she packs lunch for herself and her furry friend Lola.

ABC News · Oct 26, 2022

Liberals lash out over wage reforms

The opposition says industry groups are leaving small businesses in a state of confusion over recent industrial relations stances.

The Canberra Times · Sep 27, 2022

Queen public holiday: Australian business groups express concern over lost revenue and staffing disruptions

Industry bodies join medical association in criticising Albanese government over notice for national day of mourning after death of Queen Elizabeth

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2022

Queensland GP calls for sick leave policy overhaul, as medical certificates become a 'burden on the system'

Depending where you work, the requirement for medical certificates for sick leave varies, but what does the law say, and what other options are there?

ABC News · Jul 19, 2022

Record high business costs pushing up prices, eroding operator and consumer confidence

Small businesses are struggling with record high costs while trying to remain competitive, as consumer confidence falls in response to inflation and rising interest rates.

ABC News · Jul 5, 2022

Labor’s jobs summit to focus on pay deals and productivity in bid to lift wages

Expert says collective bargaining is a ‘minefield’ for employers and simplifying it should be a focus of the forum

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2022

Legal centres and employer groups call for better protections for migrant workers

A national coalition of legal centres and non-government organisations is calling for better protections to protect migrant workers on temporary visas from being exploited by bosses, in a move backed by the small business council.

ABC News · May 19, 2022

Australia’s official unemployment rate predicted to fall below 4% as staff shortages bite

Jobless rate set to sink to lowest rate since 1974 as employers say finding workers is ‘No 1 issue’, despite offering higher wages

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2022

Businesses, industry groups call for visa process to be sped up, as skilled worker shortage stings

The federal government is promising that skilled migration will play a crucial role in alleviating extreme worker shortages, but industry groups and business owners remain frustrated, saying intake numbers and visa backlogs prove a lot more needs to be done.

ABC News · Apr 5, 2022