Australia: Employee Benefits & Compensation

Understanding the return to work process after a workplace injury in NSW can be complex. This article explains the obligations of injured workers, insurers, and employers during the workers compensation return...

When returning to work after a workplace injury in New South Wales, your certificate of capacity serves as a crucial document that determines your workers compensation benefits and guides your safe transition back to employment. Understanding what information must be accurately recorded on this certificate—from work hours and duty restrictions to treatment needs—can significantly impact your entitlement to weekly payments and ensure your return to work aligns with your actual physical and psycho

The new Victorian Premier, Ben Carroll, has announced plans to delay the commencement of the Victorian right to work from home, as outlined in the Equal Opportunity Amendment (Work from Home) Bill 2026 (EO Bill) which was introduced to Parliament in June this year.

The Fair Work Commission's 2026 Annual Wage Review has delivered significant changes to Australia's minimum wage landscape, including a 4.75% increase to modern award rates and a structural adjustment to the lowest pay classifications. These changes will reshape wage structures across industries and create important compliance obligations for employers navigating enterprise agreements, annualised salary arrangements, and award-based remuneration systems.

Following announcements earlier this year, the NSW Government has now implemented a significant overhaul of the State’s workers compensation scheme.

Significant workplace relations changes are set to take effect from 1 July 2026, impacting both employers and employees across Australia.

From 1 July 2026, Australian visa application charges and salary thresholds for employer-sponsored workers are set to increase through annual indexation. While the visa fee increase is expected to be around 3%, the Core Skills Income Threshold will rise from $76,515 to $79,499, creating timing and budgeting considerations for employers preparing sponsorship applications. Should employers rush to lodge before the deadline, or does incomplete documentation pose greater risks than higher costs?

The Full Court of the Federal Court’s judgment in Fair Work Ombudsman v Torrens University Australia Limited [2026] FCAFC 17 provides important clarification on the interpretation...

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