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Employees vs independent contractors - old concepts in new legislation clothing

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By Mark Sant, Blade Atton
| Lexology Verified
The new definition of employment introduced into the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) by the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 is expected to take effect on 26 August 2024. Despite constituting a significant legislative reform, the new definition imports some old concepts developed by courts that will inform how the provisions are to be interpreted.
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New restrictions on fixed term employment contracts

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By Jonathon Hadley, Blade Atton, Liam Elliott
| Lexology Verified
From 6 December 2023, new limitations will apply to fixed term contracts of employment.
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Blowing the whistle on whistleblower protections: is your business aware of its obligations?

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By Jonathon Hadley, Blade Atton, Braden Wong
| Lexology Verified
Whistleblowing in Australia has seen a rapid increase in attention given past legislative changes following the Royal Commission into the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services industry and recent high profile whistleblower prosecutions in this space.
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