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The Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (Cth) ( WGEA ) aims to promote and improve gender equality in Australian workplaces. Under the WGEA, certain employers, referred to under the WGEA as 'relevant employers', are required to submit reports to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (the Agency ) annu

Embarking on a business venture is undeniably thrilling, fuelled by the anticipation of growth and success. Amidst the excitement, however, the crucial aspect of solidifying the foundation of your partnership can sometimes be overshadowed. For business owners venturing into partnerships using a comp

Australia's labour market has undergone a dramatic shift since the 2008 global financial crisis. Traditional models of work included permanent and full-time employment. However, changing social, economic and technological conditions have transformed Australia's labour market so that modern work arra

Last month marked the anniversary of the abolition of pay secrecy in the Australian employment landscape. The premise of the abolition of pay secrecy laws, introduced with the passing of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 on 2 December 2022 (Secure Jobs, Better Pa

Off-the-shelf self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) Trust Deeds are a dime a dozen in this internet age. The DIY mindset and ready availability of template SMSF Deeds is likely partly responsible for the idea that drafting a SMSF Trust Deed is a quick and easy task to be done by the members upon S

On 12 December 2022, the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Cth) ( the Act ) was passed, introducing important amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth).