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The Australian Industrial Relations Commission was a federal tribunal that preceded the Fair Work Commission.

New industrial relations changes, including the controversial 'Right to Disconnect,' are now in effect.

On June 20, 2024, the NSW Parliament enacted the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Industrial Manslaughter) Bill into law. This legislation introduces the offence of industrial manslaughter, punishable by prison terms of up to 25 years for individuals and fines of up to $20 million for companies.

Minister of Employment and Workplace Relations, Tony Burke MP announced significant changes to industrial relations laws yesterday with the “Closing Loopholes Bill” to be introduced with the intention to close “the loopholes that undercut wages and conditions”.

What legislation in NSW impacts industrial relations and employment issues?

NSW has introduced new industrial manslaughter laws to strengthen workplace safety, with harsher penalties for gross negligence leading to deaths in the workplace.

Ensure your business stays compliant with Australia’s evolving industrial relations landscape.

Learn how to avoid costly mistakes with expert tips from NSW Industrial Relations.

An industrial instrument refers to an instrument that has legal application with respect to minimum entitlements to those employees covered.

Picketing is a common part of industrial action, but when does it cross the line into unlawful conduct? Learn what the Fair Work Act says about protected industrial action, the legal limits of picketing, and what employers can do if a picket turns unlawful.