Australia

New and updated

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  International

  Australia: Employee rights

  Updated to reflect changes to rules on paid parental leave and compassionate leave.

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  International

  Australia: Termination of employment

  Updated to reflect that sexual harassment at work can be a valid reason for dismissal.

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  International

  Australia: Health and safety

  Updated to reflect that the Work Health and Safety Act applies to the Commonwealth's work on Norfolk Island.

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  International

  Australia: Equal opportunities

  Updated to reflect changes to rules on harassment.

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  International

  Australia: Updates - key employment law developments

  Updated to include information on paid leave for parents with stillborn babies and changes to sex discrimination rules.

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  International

  Australia: Pay and benefits

  Updated to reflect changes to the high income threshold, minimum wage rates and income tax rates.

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  International

  Australia: Useful online resources

  Enhanced to include information on official data services.

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  International

  Australia: Contracts of employment

  Updated to include additional information on requirements for contracts of employment.

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  International

  Australia: Recruitment and selection

  Updated to include additional information on the Temporary Skilled Shortage visa.

• Type:

  International

  Australia: Industrial relations

  An employment law guide to industrial relations in Australia, including trade unions, modern awards, enterprise agreements, collective bargaining, informing and consulting employees, and industrial action.