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Paid Parental Leave Scheme starts

The Paid Parental Leave Scheme started on 1 January 2011 and provides 18 weeks of government-funded pay to eligible employees. The rate of pay is equivalent to the national minimum wage. Full-time, part-time, casual, seasonal, contract and self-employed workers may be eligible. … Continue reading

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High Court puts common sense into employer OH&S liability

The High Court has injected a significant element of practical common sense into the judging of liability under the safety laws. The standard of perfection that has been required by the Industrial Court in the past has been rejected as … Continue reading

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Super Clearing House to (try to) Slash Business Red Tape

I’m pretty skeptical every politician promises to “slash red tape”. This particular item is something I recall asking for years ago so I hope it comes off. As a part of the budget previews last week the minister of superannuation … Continue reading

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