Wage theft now a crime in Queensland
Wednesday 9th September at 2:30am
Employers found to be deliberately stealing from their workers will now face jail time under new laws passed in Parliament today.
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New legislation to make wage theft a crime
Wednesday 15th July at 1:45am
A Bill to criminalise wage theft has been introduced into the Queensland Parliament.
People’s Long Weekend a goer
Wednesday 17th June at 4:45am
While you may not be able to get a showbag this year, you can start packing your travel bags with the People’s Long Weekend officially endorsed.
Portable long service entitlements for Queensland community service workers
Tuesday 16th June at 5:45pm
The Palaszczuk Government has passed legislation to introduce a portable long service leave scheme for workers in the community services industry.
Independent WHS Prosecutor secures $3M fine in first industrial manslaughter conviction
Thursday 11th June at 6:45am
On 11 June 2020, in the Brisbane District Court, Australia’s first conviction and sentence for industrial manslaughter was handed down.
Several regions take up offer of moving Show Holiday
Thursday 4th June at 7:30am
Councils across Queensland have taken the opportunity to move their Show Holiday to Friday August 14, in an effort boost local tourism numbers.
Wage theft. It’s a crime
Thursday 5th March at 9:00pm
The Palaszczuk Government will introduce legislation to make wage theft a criminal offence.
Christmas Eve part-day public holiday becomes a reality
Wednesday 27th November at 12:15am
The Palaszczuk Government has passed legislation to establish a part-day public holiday on Christmas Eve, starting this year.
Christmas Eve part-day public holiday plans to proceed
Thursday 19th September at 3:15pm
The Palaszczuk Government has introduced legislation to establish a part-day public holiday for six hours from 6pm on Christmas Eve, starting this year.
Palaszczuk Government wants Christmas Eve made a public holiday
Sunday 4th August at 11:30pm
The Palaszczuk Government plans to make Christmas Eve a public holiday after 6pm to ensure all Queenslanders who are required to work that night are properly compensated.