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What is a BOOT? Understanding the Better Off Overall Test
Many employers assume paying above the Award is enough. A BOOT determines whether an employee is actually better off overall under their current pay arrangement.
Farm Operator Penalised Following Significant Underpayments
A northern New South Wales wheat farm operator has been ordered to pay more than $110,000 after underpaying a former employee.
The Signs Safety is Becoming Reactive
Reactive safety doesn't necessarily mean no safety system. More often, it means the system is no longer influencing how work is actually performed.
How to Keep Good Workers on Farm
While pay remains important, it's not the only reason people stay or leave. There are several common factors that influence whether good workers remain with a business long-term.
Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) Are Coming
From 1 December 2026, Australia will move from Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) to Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) for airborne contaminants.
30-Year-Old Wool Press Leads to WA Farm Prosecution
If a machine has been around longer than some of your workers, it might be time for a safety review.
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