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Questions HR should ask before making their next career move
A HR practitioner offers a range of thought-provoking questions to help you plan your next career move.
1 June 2026
Phoebe Armstrong
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What came out of the Closing Loopholes review?
The government’s recent draft independent review of the Closing Loopholes Bill provides a snapshot of how the reforms are tracking so far – and where gaps still remain. Here’s what HR needs to know.
29 May 2026
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When can a verbal agreement be legally binding at work?
Several recent cases heard by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) suggest verbal agreements in the workplace can carry more legal weight than some employers realise.
18 May 2026
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How casual work could evolve as a result of current legislation reviews
Both the National Employment Standards and the Closing Loopholes laws are currently under scrutiny, prompting renewed debate about the future of casual employment. Here’s what HR needs to know.
5 May 2026
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What constitutes time theft?
A recent ruling highlights the legal distinction between poor performance and time theft. An employment lawyer unpacks the decision and how to deal with suspected dishonesty around hours worked.
28 April 2026
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Business director and consultant held personally liable for Fair Work breach
A recent ruling offers a timely reminder that external advisors can be held individually liable, as well as employers. An employment lawyer unpacks the ruling and shares how individuals can reduce their risk of liability.
22 April 2026
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Where is the legal bar for serious misconduct?
A number of recent cases heard by the Fair Work Commission show that serious misconduct is often far from clear-cut. Understanding where the legal threshold sits can help HR avoid legal exposure.
15 April 2026
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When does a demanding workload turn into a psychosocial risk?
With job demands increasingly coming under legal scrutiny, here’s how to assess whether a role has become unsustainable, causing it to become a psychosocial risk – and how to respond when employees raise workload concerns.
8 April 2026
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What NSW’s Digital Systems Bill could mean for all Australian businesses
New South Wales recently passed legislation requiring employers to manage the safety risks associated with digital systems. Here’s how the new rules will work – and what they could mean for Australia’s evolving WHS landscape.
31 March 2026
Culture Leadership
5 strategies Bunnings uses to foster workplace belonging
From two-way mentoring across generations to ‘accessibility passports’, here’s how Bunnings is taking a practical approach to fostering belonging across its diverse workforce.
25 March 2026