Staying Safe Online in 2025

Staying Safe Online in 2025

The Growing Cybercrime Landscape The 2023–24 Annual Cyber Threat Report highlights Australia’s growing cyber threats. Global conflicts, rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific, and advancing technology are providing cybercriminals and state-sponsored hackers with...
Disaster Assistance for North QLD

Disaster Assistance for North QLD

Disaster Assistance Loans Now AvailableFor North QLD Small and Family Businesses Financial assistance is now available for small and family businesses impacted by recent heavy rainfall and severe flooding in North Queensland.  Disaster Assistance Loans and Essential...
New Fair Work Resources

New Fair Work Resources

Learn about your obligations as an employer and employee rights New Resources About Pay & Conditions, Enterprise Agreements & Bargaining The Fair Work system provides the legal framework for workplace relations, setting standards for employee rights, pay, and...
The Right to Disconnect

The Right to Disconnect

The Right to DisconnectNew legislation commencing 26th August 2024 for larger businesses and 26th August for small employers The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 introduces a significant change to the Fair Work Act 2009, under the...
Criminalisation of Intentional Wage Underpayments

Criminalisation of Intentional Wage Underpayments

Criminalising Intentional Wage Underpayments These changes came into effect on 1 January 2025 From 1 January 2025, intentional underpayment of wages or entitlements can be a criminal offence. This doesn’t include honest mistakes. An employer may commit a criminal...
Preparing for Holiday Business Shutdown

Preparing for Holiday Business Shutdown

Preparing for Holiday Business Shutdown As the New Year approaches, it’s a season filled with joy, celebration, and family gatherings. Yet, for small business owners, the festive period also brings unique responsibilities, especially when it comes to supporting your...