A new migration strategy will streamline the much-criticised labour market testing regime and create a new three-tiered temporary skills pathway, the Federal Government has announced. read more
Numerous elements of the Closing Loopholes Bill have passed the Senate today, including 'same job, same pay' provisions, leaving the recruitment industry fuming about the last-minute deal and redundant review process. read more
Ahead of the limits on fixed-term contracts taking effect on 6 December, the accompanying regulations are now available, and the Fair Work Ombudsman has updated its website with new information on the laws and their exceptions. read more
A Parliamentary committee has recommended sweeping changes to the way employment services are delivered in Australia, including a shift away from the privatised model. Meanwhile, recruiters working with Federal Government departments benefitted from a record growth surge in the public service in FY23. read more
Amendments to the Closing Loopholes Bill have been "hurriedly prepared" and "do little to allay a raft of significant and growing employer concerns", critics say. read more
The overseas experience of AI regulation has many implications for Australian recruiters, whether they're embracing AI tools, planning to, or unaware they're already using them, an expert says. read more
Contracting businesses are now set to be excluded from proposed 'same job, same pay' laws, but the staffing sector impact remains unclear. read more
As the holiday season approaches, some recruitment leaders might be planning their annual shutdown without regard to rules that have changed this year. Watch this Q&A to ensure your organisation complies. read more
Restrictions on the use of fixed-term contracts start on 6 December. Understand what's changing and how to respond by watching this webcast. read more
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