For the benefit of our members, AREEA is conducting a short survey related to leave deductions on public holidays.

This article summarises what the new Right to Disconnect laws mean – and what they don’t mean – with the Fair Work Commission’s Right to Disconnect Award Term finalised on 23 August and now included in all 121 Modern Awards.

In a concerning development for Australian industrial relations, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has authorised a union representing coal mining professionals to force three unrelated operators into bargaining for a multi-employer agreement.

AREEA and REMSMART proudly present your extensive, up-to-date industry report on pay, incentives, turnover and other key workforce data.

This fourth edition of the Resources and Energy Industry Workforce Insights & Remuneration Report reveals movements in salary, compensation and benefits as well as key intelligence on flexibility and inclusion, training opportunities, workplace behaviours, leave entitlements, drug and alcohol policies and more.

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024  received Royal Assent on 26 February.

Here is a handy timeline of important workplace changes. 

Are you prepared for the sweeping IR changes to take effect this year?

AREEA’s member guide to the new “Closing Loopholes” laws lays the groundwork to understanding the key “reforms” including obligations, risks and most importantly, what steps your business can take to avoid costly pitfalls.

Australia’s employment laws are a minefield of complexity, risk and – if you don’t get it right – costly litigation.

There has never been a more important time for AREEA’s members to tap into the expertise of our people and resources.