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What should employees look for before signing an employment contract?

Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 governs how businesses prevent financial crime. From July 2026, approximately 90,000 new reporting entities will come under regulation, including legal professionals, accountants, and real estate agents.

The Federal Court of Australia (FCA / Court) recently delivered reasons that materially changed the accepted approach to employment contract set-off clauses, a mechanism employers have long used to offset higher payments in one pay period against lower payments in another.

On November 3, Parliament passed the Fair Work Amendment (Baby Priya’s) Bill 2025, protecting paid parental leave in tragic situations where the child is stillborn or dies.

The dispute revolved around OMSB’s preparatory works for the decommissioning of Chevron’s offshore gas platforms. In late 2023, OMSB began decommissioning activities, but the Shire claimed these works occurred without appropriate planning approvals.
For property owners, clear documentation is key to avoiding disputes. Need legal advice? Our team is here to help.

In a significant employment law decision, the High Court of Australia ruled that employers may be liable for psychiatric injuries caused by poorly managed disciplinary processes. There are a few key areas of note for employers that come from this case, including highlighting the importance of fair and transparent disciplinary procedures.

Balancing strict drug policies with fairness: Key insights from the Sydney Trains v Goodsell case on employee dismissal.
Key employer takeaways in relation to the right to disconnect:
Take reasonable steps to limit after hours contact with employees;
Engage in consultation with employees to seek an understanding about when after hours contact may be acceptable;
Provide training to supervisors on the right to disconnect; and
Update workplace policies and employment contracts as needed.
Senior Associate Kimberly Jones has expertly outlined the changes that have started to take effect from 15 December 2023. The Fair…
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