Changes to NSW/VIC Border Region
Starting last Friday, 4 September 2020 there is now a single border region (extending approximately 50kms on either side of the NSW/VIC border) and there is no […]
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Vehicle Award Update
The Fair Work Commission has issued a Determination to vary the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020 by again extending Schedule I – Award Flexibility During the COVID-19 Pandemic of
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Manufacturing Award Update
The Fair Work Commission has issued a Determination varying clause 27 of the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020 dealing with payment of wages on
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Component Type Approvals Commence Late September 2020
Under the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA) manufacturers and suppliers may seek a component type approval (CTA) for components used in the manufacture of a road
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JobKeeper Payment Extended until 28 March 2021
The Federal Parliament has passed the Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Jobkeeper Payments) Amendment Bill 2020, which extends the JobKeeper payment scheme and the temporary JobKeeper provisions
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New NCAT Facility for Parramatta
A new NCAT premises is to be constructed at Parramatta, providing greater access to specialist tribunal services in Western Sydney. The purpose-built facility will be
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NSW Government Releases Bushfire Inquiry Report
The Government has released the independent NSW Bushfire Inquiry, which examined the causes, preparation and response to the devastating 2019-20 bushfires. All 76 recommendations will
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2020 Bush Fire Danger Period Begins Early
The Bush Fire Danger Period has begun early for 27 Local Government Areas due to prevailing local conditions. The relevant areas are: Armidale Regional Walcha
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Contact Tracing & Privacy
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) provides advice for businesses collecting personal information for contact tracing, along with a range of guidance on
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Hazardous Chemicals: Transition to GHS 7
Australia will begin a two-year transition to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals Revision 7 (GHS 7) on 1 January 2021. To
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