A new migration strategy will streamline the much-criticised labour market testing regime and create a new three-tiered temporary skills pathway, the Federal Government has announced.
Ahead of the limits on fixed-term contracts taking effect on 6 December, the accompanying regulations are now available, and the Fair Work Ombudsman has updated its website with new information on the laws and their exceptions.
Amendments to the Closing Loopholes Bill have been "hurriedly prepared" and "do little to allay a raft of significant and growing employer concerns", critics say.
Ahead of Australia introducing regulation of AI in recruitment and HR decision-making, there are some steps employers can take to get on the front foot, an expert says.
Restrictions on the use of fixed-term contracts start on 6 December, but many employers are yet to turn their mind to the topic, a workplace lawyer says.
The "sheer volume of anti-discrimination legislation" is creating a pain point for employers trying to stay across their obligations, according to Ai Group's director of workplace relations policy.
