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Australian workplace, Fair Work, tax and cost-of-living news from the last seven days. Older articles remain in our News archive.
Junior award rates change in December: a practical payroll evidence check
Junior award pay changes begin in December 2026. Check age, service, classification and the relevant pay period before querying a rate.
Road transport order resumes: keep contract rates and employee wages distinct
Fuel-cost recovery obligations restart on 23 November 2026. Understand the road transport contractual chain and the records to check.
Joint Perth inspections: distinguish compliance checks from findings of wrongdoing
Perth joint workplace inspections put pay records and fair treatment in focus. Understand what a compliance inspection does and does not establish.
The cost of living and workplace disputes: keep economic context and entitlements separate
ABS employee household living costs rose 5.1% annually in September 2026. Put national averages alongside individual workplace and household records.
RBA rate rise: economic pressure does not replace evidence in workplace matters
The RBA raised the cash rate to 4.85% in November 2026. Understand the distinction between monetary policy, household budgets and workplace rights.
Tax complaints surge: a complaint is not a finding that the ATO acted wrongly
Tax Ombudsman complaints increased 74%. Organise ATO debt, payment and super concerns with clear records and the right assistance.
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