Enterprise agreements and enterprise bargaining

Find information on new enterprise agreements and enterprise bargaining laws.

Termination of ‘zombie agreements’ – what you need to know

Learn what applies if your ‘zombie agreement’ terminates and where to get help.

New rules for fixed term contracts

Find information about changes to fixed term contracts that apply from 6 December 2023.

Secure Jobs, Better Pay

The Australian Government has amended the Fair Work Act to include a range of new workplace laws. Find out more.

CFMMEU matter discontinued

In April 2022, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging that the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) and its delegate Michael Powell breached section 78 of the (now repealed) Building and Construction Industry (Improved Productivity) Act 2016 by Mr Powell intentionally hindering or obstructing two ABCC inspectors at an Australian Catholic University building site in Fitzroy (Melbourne) on 5 May 2021.

Changes to the Architects Award

From 1 January 2024, the ‘Prescribed Competencies’ in the Architects Award will be replaced.

Tools and resources for ‘zombie agreements’

Access new resources from the Fair Work Commission to help manage 7 December changes to ‘zombie agreements’.

Flexible working arrangements for employees with disability

Learn how employees with disability can access flexible working arrangements.

CFMMEU matter discontinued

In September 2022, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging that the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) and four of its officials - Brendan Holl, Mark Cross, Joseph Uati and Karl Hitchcock - breached section 348 of the Fair Work Act in October 2021 at the Huntington Apartment construction site in Newcastle by attempting to coerce workers who did not engage in industrial action at the site.

CFMMEU matter discontinued

In March 2022, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging that Jason Bushnell, and through him the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU), breached sections 346, 348 and 349 of the Fair Work Act at the Brisbane South State Secondary College project in May 2021.