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FWO urges compliance with new Industrial Relations law changes

Most changes to the Closing Loopholes laws took effect on 15 December 2023, while others will take effect between now an...
staffing

The ‘sleeper issue’ small business needs to avoid when outsourcing

Engaging unlicenced labour-hire workers is a sleeper issue because not all companies understand their responsibility.

ACCC shares eight principles to help businesses avoid greenwashing action

The ACCC is expected to release further guidance for businesses and consumers on emission and offset claims in early 202...
contract, ATO protecting honest businesses, unfair contract terms

Unfair contracts are now officially illegal; do yours comply?

Ensuring your contracts are fair and balanced isn't just about legal compliance; it's a matter of upholding your brand's...

ATO urges small businesses to act before tax penalty amnesty deadline

Small businesses with tax payments due for the period 1 December 2019 to 28 February 2022 have until 31 December to avai...

South Brisbane eateries in FWO’s sights

Protecting vulnerable workers and improving compliance in the fast food, restaurant and café sector are priorities for t...
super

The costly consequences of missing a super payment

The ATO may impose penalties for failure to lodge SGC statements or for providing false or misleading information, in ad...

The three lessons I’ve learned as a restaurant owner

Luis's progression from cooking home dinners to running a restaurant shows the value of following one's passion and crea...
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Bondi restaurant operators penalised a second time for workplace violations

The court found that the false documents and information contraventions committed by the operators were "extensive and, ...

More than $500 million back-paid to workers for second year in a row

Fair Work Inspectors issued 626 Infringement Notices for record-keeping or pay slips breaches, with total fines of $739,...