In September 2023, the Australian Government signalled its broad approval of the proposed reforms of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act). According to its report, the reforms are aimed at strengthening the protection of personal information and the control individuals have over their information. Stronger privacy protections would support
For real estate agents in Western Australia, ensuring work health and safety (WHS) is paramount to protect themselves, workers, clients, and colleagues. 1. Communication and Training Communication and training underpins the processes and systems that are applied in a workplace from a work health safety perspective establishing clear communication channels
In the dynamic landscape of real estate, it’s crucial for professionals to have a comprehensive understanding of various financial aspects that impact your business. One such aspect is payroll tax, an essential obligation for eligible businesses operating in Australia. In this article, we’ll delve into the intricacies of how payroll
Under new laws, employers have a duty to stop sex discrimination and harassment in their workplaces before it happens – and be monitored for compliance. Matilda Stoneman, Associate, Workplace Relations at CCIWA’s employment law arm, Business Law WA explains further. From 12 December 2023, the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC)
In it’s Respect at Work Amendment Act, which came into effect in September 2021, the previous Coalition Government enacted recommendations by Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins in her Respect@Work report, that was released in March 2020. On 12 December 2022, the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work)
The third tranche of IR reforms, which have been put forward by the Fair Work Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (the Bill) is now before Parliament. The Bill proposes significant changes that have the potential to have pervasive and unintended consequences, particularly with the increased power of the Fair Work
Since 1 July 1992, under the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (Superannuation Act) there has been a requirement for employers to pay superannuation contributions on behalf of all employees, unless an exemption under the Superannuation Act applies. On 22 June 2023, the Australian Government passed the Fair Work Legislation Amendment
On 2 June 2023, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) announced that minimum award wages will increase by 5.75%. This increase applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2023, meaning that these rates are now applicable. In the context of the Real Estate Industry minimum
In December 2022, our Western Australian WHS Regulations (2022) were amended to encompass the release of the Code of Practice for the Management of Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace. Psychosocial hazards have the potential to cause psychological and/or physical harm to workers and should be eliminated or minimised so far
It doesn’t matter the reason for selling your business, here are some of the common issues to look out and prepare for and during the sale process: 1. Selling Your Company is the company selling the assets or the shares? If assets being sold, has any finance been paid out?
Under both the Clerks – Private Sector Award 2020 and the Real Estate Industry Award 2020, part-time employees may be entitled to overtime payments for hours worked in excess of their ordinary hours of work. The method for calculating overtime payments for part-time employees depends on whether they are covered by the hourly
What is MITA? The Minimum Income Threshold Amount (MITA) is a provision that exists under the Real Estate Industry Award 2020 (Award) for commission-only salespersons. The MITA sets a minimum income threshold that must be met by the salesperson in order for them to be entitled to receive commissions. Under the Award,
