The Fair Work Commission is set to reconsider the Road Transport Contractual Chain Order, with hearings scheduled for September 2026 amid ongoing fuel cost pressures. Industry stakeholders are divided on whether the order should be re-enlivened or revoked, while principals and contractors are already receiving notices about potential fuel cost pass-throughs from downstream parties.

Comparable changes have simultaneously been made to the South-East Queensland Water (Distribution and Retail Restructuring) Act 2009.

The new enduring power of attorney forms prompt the maker to consider a broader range of issues than the previous forms.

An enduring power of attorney confers significant legal rights to the appointee, but some can mismanage their role.

Links to media release relating to the healthcare industry.

Links to recent media releases and legislation relating to the healthcare industry in Australia.

Links to media releases & in practice & regulations relating to healthcare.

These new laws impact government agencies covered by Fair Work and enterprises engaged by the NSW Government.

The Fair Work Commission recently held an engagement conference to address urgent implementation and interpretation issues arising under the Road Transport Contractual Chain Order – Fuel Cost Recovery – 2026.

These changes include visa requirements for eligible distinguished global talent and for parents of Australian citizens.

Critical industry sectors include agriculture, food processing, health care, aged care, disability care and childcare.

This newsletter links to recent media releases, reports and legislation relating to immigration into Australia.

Eligible NZ citizens who have been living in Australia for at least four years will be able to apply for citizenship.

Key takeaways from latest guidance to Victorian landlords & tenants regarding their lease obligations.

The requirement for NSW building practitioners to have adequate insurance under the DBPA has been deferred again.

These amendments give landlords greater control, by being able to increase rents and to terminate certain tenancies.

This decision has implications for those negotiating construction and consultant contracts in NSW.

The BRLA Bill has since been passed by both Houses without amendment, on 14 August 2024.

The Retail Leases Amendment Bill 2020 will impact all retail leases in Victoria and new regulations are anticipated.

The Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC) website notes that there will be some changes to the CTRS moving forward.