Proceedings against CFMMEU official discontinued

In September 2020, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging CFMMEU officials Paul Tzimas and Ronnie Buckley and the CFMMEU breached the Fair Work Act by acting in an improper manner at the West Gate Tunnel construction project in Melbourne in December 2019.

Paid family and domestic violence leave

Employees of non-small business employers can now access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period. Employees of small businesses can access the leave from 1 August 2023.

FWO files discontinuance

In January 2022, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging breaches of the Fair Work Act by the CFMMEU and CFMMEU officials Wyatt Raymount, Travis Brook, Alexandria Russell and Desmond Savage at the Yatala Labour Prison project site in Northfield, South Australia.

HWL Ebsworth cyber incident

On 8 May 2023, national law firm HWL Ebsworth reported a cyber incident involving a data breach and possible unauthorised disclosure of personal information to the dark web.

2022 - 2023 Annual Wage Review

From 1 July 2023, the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages increased. Calculate your new pay rates now.

Abolition of the ABCC and ROC

Find information about the abolition of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) and the Registered Organisations Commission (ROC).

Changes to Supported Employment Services Award

From 30 June 2023, there are changes to the Supported Employment Services (SES) Award.

Gender equality measures and small claims process

Find information about changes to support gender equality. We also have information about changes to the small claims process.

Pay secrecy, job ads and flexible work

Find information on new rules about pay secrecy, job ads, flexible work and fixed term contracts.

CFMMEU matter discontinued

In August 2022, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging that Arron Platt, and through him the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU), breached section 500 of the Fair Work Act while exercising entry rights as a permit holder on site at the Woolworths Warehouse and Distribution Centre Project in Auburn, NSW.