In addition to the ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ and ‘Protecting Worker Entitlements’ legislation implemented in 2023, the ‘Closing Loopholes Act’ 2023 came into effect on 13 December 2023, aimed at better protecting the rights of employees. This was followed by the ‘Closing Loopholes No. 2 Act’ 2024 which received Royal Assent on Monday 26 February 2024.
Our Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety Team has produced the following table (click on the link below) which summarises the key developments for employers to be aware of, now and in the year ahead:
Click Here: Table of Key Developments – Closing the Loopholes Amendments
These amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 are not the only changes that have taken place over the last 12 months. Click here to read about changes from June 2023 and here for changes which commenced in January 2024.
The above is a quick overview of key proposals and additional provisions in the ‘Closing Loopholes Act’ 2023 and ‘Closing Loopholes No. 2’ Act 2024. This is a developing area that we will be watching closely.
Please contact Victoria Stamper, Special Counsel and Joseph Lloyd, Senior Associate in the Employment, Workplace Relations and Safety Team at Panetta McGrath on (08) 9321 0522 for any further advice that you may require in relation to the Closing Loopholes Bill or any other employment or safety matters. We would be happy to assist.
