In this fortnight’s edition of the KHQ Workplace Watch we cover a range of hot topics – including the Fair Work Commission’s proceedings aimed at developing the first award ‘working from home’ term.

This week, both APRA and ASIC held various roundtable discussions relating to investment governance and engaging with millennials. An amended version of CPS 230 was also registered on the Federal Register of Legislation.

At Algebra, we have had the privilege of supporting IEG Asia through the intricacies of these acquisitions. Our consultancy provided tailored strategic advice and insights, addressing challenges ranging from due diligence to integration strategies.

Porter was especially recognized for her ability to build long-term, trusting client relationships with an unwavering commitment to excellence in every interaction.

WR Immigration’s September global immigration updates include the latest developments on the UK’s eVisas to replace BRP cards, EU’s new Entry/Exit System, Italy’s Updated Immigration Violation Penalties, and much more!

Recent announcements that visa number limits have been reached for almost all employment-based categories have left many foreign nationals and their supporters puzzled, asking, “What does this mean for my clients, customers, colleagues, or me?”

The European Union (EU) launched the European Green Deal in 2019 to strengthen its global leadership in environmental and climate change issues. This deal is a comprehensive roadmap that outlines the EU’s environmental policies and sustainable development goals.

This week, APRA released the annual performance test, the latest quarterly superannuation statistics as well as its corporate plan for the next financial year.

On August 23, Decree 32 of the Ministry of Health was published, which declared a health alert throughout the country due to the public health emergency resulting from the monkeypox outbreak.

In light of this alert, employers are required to offer teleworking or remote work to the following persons, to the extent that the nature of their duties allows it:

The fact that the annual limit has been reached means that those posts cannot request additional numbers which may have been required to process “comeback” cases from previous months.

Welcome to the latest issue of the KHQ Super Alert. Parliament was busy this week, passing the climate-related financial disclosure Bill and introducing a new Bill to include superannuation contributions on Government paid parental leave.

Turkey's recent public release of its AI National Action Plan, closely following the adoption of the EU's Artificial Intelligence Law, indicates a strong alignment with the EU's risk-based approach.

Goulston & Storrs, is pleased to announce that 82 attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, including two attorneys named 2025 “Lawyers of the Year.”