INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

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Australian IR developments

As the Closing the Loopholes industrial relations changes are coming into force and being tested, our podcasts explore the practical application of these changes for workforce leaders. Our Employment partners share their thoughts and experiences of working with these new provisions to help your organisation succeed in the new IR landscape.

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How Closing the Loopholes affects contractors

Continuing our exploration of Australia’s Closing the Loopholes changes, this episode zooms in on the impacts of independent contractor arrangements.


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Closing the Loophole changes from a corporate transactions lens

This podcast provides practical advice for both vendors and buyers on addressing labour-related risks during corporate transactions while emphasising strategic planning and remediation to ensure compliance.


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Navigating changes to casual employment

This podcast explains three important changes relating to casual employment that stem from recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and the implications of these changes for employers, especially until 26 February 2025.


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Key changes and practical tips on protected action ballot orders

New Fair Work amendments are reshaping industrial relations in Australia. Find out about the strategies for managing protected action ballots and what they mean for your business.

 

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Closing the loopholes on same job, same pay


New Fair Work reforms are shaking up labour hire arrangements in Australia. In this debut episode of Ashurst's new Industrious Matters podcast series, our Industrial Relations experts break down the key changes and what businesses need to know to stay compliant.

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The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to.
Readers should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.