Employment law developments: what’s the latest?

Since the quiet dropping of the Employment Bill last year, the Government has continued to announce and support a range of employment law reforms. Since these seem to be in a myriad of different forms and progressing at different rates, it can be hard to keep up.  To help you (and us) stay up to date, this blog summarises the different pieces of legislation and guidance currently under consideration, with an update on where things currently stand. New employment legislation Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 This will extend the protection from redundancy to pregnant employees and…

Developments in Australia’s construction sector

FY23 saw several legislative and regulatory developments in Australia’s construction sector on a federal and state level. In this update, Lander & Rogers’ construction & infrastructure and insurance law experts analyse recently passed and proposed legislation impacting building and construction professionals in Australia, and the changes anticipated in the year ahead. Download the guide, or explore the changes by jurisdiction below. Quick links 1. Commonwealth 2. Australian Capital Territory 3. New South Wales 4. Northern Territory 5. Queensland 6. South Australia 7. Tasmania 8. Victoria 9. Western Australia Commonwealth The Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 (Cth)…