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Ekka holiday moved to a long weekend

Wednesday 4th August at 4:15am

The Ekka Public Holiday will be moved until later in 2021 for Brisbane, Scenic Rim and Moreton Bay local government areas.

Friday 26th February at 12:45am

Ripped-off Queensland workers will have an easier, cheaper way to recover the wages and other entitlements they’re owed.

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.

Wednesday 15th July at 1:45am

A Bill to criminalise wage theft has been introduced into the Queensland Parliament.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thursday 5th March at 9:00pm

The Palaszczuk Government will introduce legislation to make wage theft a criminal offence.

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.