ISSA Member Update

Changes to the Fair Work Act as Part of
the New ‘Closing Loopholes’ Laws

There have been changes to the Fair Work Act as part of the new ‘Closing Loopholes’ laws.

This page provides detailed information about the changes.

During 2024 and 2025 the Australian government will introduce new workplace laws which form part of the ‘closing loopholes’ legislation. This comes on the back of changes which were made during 2022- 2023 Secure Jobs Legislation.

Major changes are on topics such as

Labour hire workers
Criminalising intentional wage underpayments
New discrimination protections
Small business redundancy exemptions
Compulsory conciliation conferences in protected action ballot matters
Right to disconnect.

Right-to-disconnect laws creating confusion for cleaning industry

While the new right-to-disconnect legislation aims to protect workers' personal time, it raises questions about its impact on the current employees' flexibility and potential missed opportunities.

Balancing employee well-being with operational needs is more complex than it appears. Is this the future of work, or are we overlooking the nuances of modern employment?

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Note, this notice is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. If you are unsure about how it applies to your situation you can call The Fair Work line on 13 13 94 or speak with a workplace relations professional.