Fair Work Commission scraps junior pay rates for young workers in retail, fast food and pharmacy

Fair Work Commission scraps junior pay rates for young workers, boosting wages in retail, fast food and pharmacy from December 2026 after landmark ruling.

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The Olympics’ transgender athlete ban is a legal and moral minefield

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed it is introducing a controversial new policy that will ban transgender athletes from competing in women’s events.

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AML/CTF Tranche 2 Reforms: introducing AUSTRAC’s Program Starter Kits

With the expansion of obligations to new professional sectors and industries in the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act), legal practitioners are…

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Homelessness as a social and legal issue

The rising cost of living and housing crisis in New South Wales are putting greater pressure on individuals and families. As a profession, what can…

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Meet the Specialist: Lillian Ajuria

LSJ Online asks Accredited Specialists why they embarked on the Program and their advice to others who are considering applying. This month we speak to…

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Film review: I Swear (plus ticket giveaway)

A solid British comedy docudrama about the real life story of a Scottish man living with Tourette’s syndrome, I Swear is the kind of educational…

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