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AHRC issues a set of Guidelines for Complying with the positive duty under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth).

From 12 December 2023, the Australian Human Rights Commission will have the power to enforce compliance with “positive duty”.  On 28 November 2022, the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation (Respect at Work) Bill passed Parliament. A key amendment was the introduction of a positive …

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APTIA Advisory 2023 Vol. 1 to 3: Enterprise Bargaining, Sexual Harassment, and Labour Agreements

In view of the changing industrial relations landscape, APTIA has and will be issuing ‘Industry Advisories’ in 2023. These aim to provide easy to understand explanations of the IR changes. The first of these Advisories include: Enterprise Bargaining – Download Here Sexual …

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NEWS: APTIA to hold its Election – Nominations open August 10 and close August 31

Elections for APTIA Council and for APTIA Office Bearers for the next four years are being conducted by the Australian Electoral Office (AEC). APTIA Members can expect to receive notices from the AEC to this effect. Please contact Ian MacDonald, National …

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NEWS: 75 bus industry delegates attend important National IR Seminar

On 23 March 2022, a National IR Seminar was held online to hear from government, the Fair Work Commission and industry stalwarts on ‘where to next?’.  With the federal election on the horizon, industry were able to receive a comprehensive …

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NEWS: Understanding responsibilities of employers whether to mandate Covid–19 vaccinations in the workplace

On 25 November 2021, APTIA held a mini seminar with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. A presentation was provided by Jennifer Low, Director of Work Health and Safety and Workers Compensation.   Download presentation Download

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NEWS: What changes are needed in your workplace to ensure that you now comply with the new sex discrimination laws.

On 25 November 2021, APTIA held a mini-seminar with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the changes needed in the workplace to ensure compliance with new sex discrimination laws. A presentation was provided by Tamsin Lawrence, Deputy Director …

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NEWS: Definitions in modern awards have changed with casuals

As at 27 September 2021 all modern awards including the Passenger Vehicle Transportation Award 2020, are varied, from this date, to include the casual employment definition and the new casual conversion entitlement.To this extent definitions in modern awards, that referred …

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NEWS: Lock-downs: When can you stand down an Employee?

Justice Iain Ross AM has convened meetings with employer and employee stakeholders to ascertain whether variations are needed to the modern awards, including the Passenger Vehicle Transportation Award 2020, along similar lines to those introduced in 2020, to enable employers …

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NEWS: Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill 2021

Legislation was introduced into the Senate on 24 June 2021 which sought to amend the Fair Work Act to ensure that sexual harassment was included as serious misconduct for the purposes of termination of employment. The Bill is relevant to …

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NEWS: APTIA releases new casual employment template documents

Following the recent BIC Industrial Working Group meeting BIC has posted the following templates. Template casual clause Template casual conversion clause Draft template letter not to offer conversion to a casual school bus driver Draft letter of employment as a …

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