Employment Law Updates in Australia

This webinar ended on 29 May 2025.
One of the biggest challenges for Australian businesses is keeping up with changing legislation. Employment law is constantly evolving, and 2025 has already brought significant updates that employers need to be aware of, with more on the horizon.
To help you navigate these changes, join us for a live Q&A webinar with Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani, Legal Counsel at Employment Hero, and Simon Obee, Principal Lawyer at EI Legal and Head of HR Advisory at Employment Hero. Together, they’ll break down the latest employment law updates and what they mean for your business and team.
We’ll cover:
- The impact of the federal election on SMEs
- Updates to minimum wages, superannuation, and aged care pay
- New workplace rights: wage theft laws and the right to disconnect
- Proposed reforms: banning non-compete clauses
- Gender equality reporting and sexual harassment prevention measures
- Portable long service leave for community service workers in NSW
Disclaimer: The information in this webinar is current as at 29th May, and has been prepared by Employment Hero Pty Ltd (ABN 11 160 047 709) and its related bodies corporate (Employment Hero). The views expressed in this webinar are general information only, are provided in good faith to assist employers and their employees, and should not be relied on as professional advice. The Information is based on data supplied by third parties. While such data is believed to be accurate, it has not been independently verified and no warranties are given that it is complete, accurate, up to date or fit for the purpose for which it is required. Employment Hero does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy in such data and is not liable for any loss or damages arising either directly or indirectly as a result of reliance on, use of or inability to use any information provided in this webinar. You should undertake your own research and to seek professional advice before making any decisions or relying on the information in this webinar.
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