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Casual employment changes in 'Closing Loopholes' bill

The federal government introduced the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 seeking to introduce a new definition of a casual employee and amend casual conversion requirements under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).

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Closing Loopholes Bill: big changes for labour hire

The Albanese Labour Government's Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (Bill) is set to introduce significant changes to the Australian industrial relations landscape.

Closing loopholes: Federal Government aims to criminalise wage theft

On 4 September 2023, the Federal Government introduced the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023, which aims to criminalise intentional underpayments to employees and address workplace issues in the gig economy.

AHRC publishes Guidelines for new 'positive duty' to prevent conduct prohibited by the Sex Discrimination Act

From 12 December 2023, the AHRC will be granted broad inquisitorial powers to enforce a new positive duty to eliminate unlawful sex discrimination and related conduct in the workplace.

Navigating trade mark classification for emerging technologies - IP Australia issues guidance

We explore IP Australia's guidance and explore whether 'emerging technologies', including non-fungible tokens, blockchain, virtual goods and the metaverse, can be trade marked.