INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Industrious Conversations
Australian IR developments
As the Closing the Loopholes industrial relations changes are coming into force and being tested, our podcasts explore the practical application of these changes for workforce leaders. Our Employment partners share their thoughts and experiences of working with these new provisions to help your organisation succeed in the new IR landscape.
The rebalancing of Australia's industrial relations system under Closing the Loopholes
In the final episode of our Industrious Conversations series for 2024, we explore the latest shifts in Australia's enterprise bargaining landscape under the Fair Work Act, with practical insights and strategies for employers adapting to the new challenges.
Implications of the expansion of multi-employer bargaining
This episode casts the spotlight on recent amendments to the Fair Work Act that have significantly expanded the single-interest employer authorisation bargaining stream. We explain what this could mean for Australia’s employers and how they can best respond.
How Closing the Loopholes affects contractors
Continuing our exploration of Australia’s Closing the Loopholes changes, this episode zooms in on the impacts of independent contractor arrangements.
Closing the Loophole changes from a corporate transactions lens
This podcast provides practical advice for both vendors and buyers on addressing labour-related risks during corporate transactions while emphasising strategic planning and remediation to ensure compliance.
Navigating changes to casual employment
This podcast explains three important changes relating to casual employment that stem from recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and the implications of these changes for employers, especially until 26 February 2025.
Key changes and practical tips on protected action ballot orders
New Fair Work amendments are reshaping industrial relations in Australia. Find out about the strategies for managing protected action ballots and what they mean for your business.
Closing the loopholes on same job, same pay
New Fair Work reforms are shaking up labour hire arrangements in Australia. In this debut episode of Ashurst's new Industrious Matters podcast series, our Industrial Relations experts break down the key changes and what businesses need to know to stay compliant.
Key contacts
The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to.
Readers should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.