A northern New South Wales wheat farm operator has been ordered to pay more than $110,000 after underpaying a former employee.
From 1 December 2026, Australia will move from Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) to Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) for airborne contaminants.
If a machine has been around longer than some of your workers, it might be time for a safety review.
For regular casual employees, reducing hours may carry more risk than many employers realise.
Performance management can be uncomfortable, but that doesn't make it unlawful. A recent Fair Work ruling shows where the line is drawn.
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 4.75% increase to the National Minimum Wage and all Modern Award minimum wage rates.
While the new Fuel Cost Recovery Order is directed at road transport contractual chains, many farms and agribusinesses may be impacted without realising it
A recent Federal Court decision has significantly impacted pay compliance for employers in Australia, requiring a review of how employees are paid and recorded.
A worker at a hay processing plant in Western Australia, suffered severe injuries after being pulled into a cutting chamber.
