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JobKeeper 2.0 and JobSeeker 2.0: Reduced Wage Subsidies But Extended Until March 2021
The Federal Government today announced extensions and variations to the JobKeeper and JobSeeker schemes. The changes will take effect from 28 September 2020 and will continue until 28 March 2021
Hospitality Award Wage Increase Delayed Until February 2020
The Fair Work Commission has today issued its Annual Wage Review decision.
New Decision on Managing Risk around Casuals
A long awaited Federal Court ruling has redefined what constitutes a 'casual' worker and confirmed that casual workers may be owed further permanent entitlements. Employers should take action to protect themselves until legal clarity occurs.
Innovation of the COVID-19 Season
After COVID-19, hotels will no longer be places to stay but a destination with connected experiences through innovation of service offerings.
Australia’s Three-Stage Plan to Relax Restrictions After COVID-19
Government announces a three-stage roadmap to ease lockdown restrictions in Australia
Visa Changes Encourages Backpackers to Help Rebuild Australia Post Bushfires
Under the new visa changes, backpackers will be able to count volunteering as work when applying to extend their working holiday visas, and those in bushfire zones can stay with the same employer for a year instead of six months.