The Federal Government has released a draft strategy to overhaul Australia's "broken" and "crazily complex" migration system, with a major review confirming it is "not fit for purpose" and that some elements, such as labour market testing, should be scrapped entirely. read more
The Federal Government's proposed 'same job, same pay' reforms could cause major compliance headaches for the staffing sector, according to RCSA CEO Charles Cameron. Meanwhile another employer association warns the proposals are too broad and clumsy. read more
The Federal Government has published a consultation paper outlining key considerations ahead of introducing 'same job, same pay' reforms for labour hire. read more
Recruitment companies could soon face much higher penalties for privacy breaches, and in many cases their data management practices are "not as tight as they should be", a compliance specialist warns. read more
The Federal Government has today introduced new legislation to establish Jobs and Skills Australia as a permanent body, setting out its full range of functions and governance arrangements. read more
APSCo Australia has been boosting its work in the advocacy space, and is in talks with Government representatives to ensure professional contractors are excluded from upcoming employment law reforms. read more
Proposed changes to the skilled migration system are worth testing and will potentially give Australia an edge in competing for talent against rival economies, says Robert Walters director Jane Lowney. read more
Recruitment leaders don't have much reason to fear expanding industrial manslaughter laws, but they are a timely reminder to comply with duties to consult with clients about work health and safety, a lawyer says. read more