Brefni Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary
On Saturday, 8 November 2025, the Brefni community came together at the East Village Hotel in Balmain to celebrate the company’s 30-year … Read more
FWC Orders Permanent Remote Work — A Warning for Employers
In a significant decision for Australian employers, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) in Karlene Chandler v Westpac Banking Corporation [2025] FWC 3115 … Read more
The Importance of Procedural Fairness
Background In Vixon Kumar v Star Track Express Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 2719, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) examined whether the dismissal … Read more
Daracon Shears Through CAT Operator Asia Pacific Final and Heads for Vegas
Daracon Group Plant Operator Tim Lamb has landed a spot on the podium at the Asia Pacific Regional Final of the CAT … Read more
Woolworths Under Fire: $50 Million Penalty Highlights Payroll Risks
Why Civil Contractors Should Pay Attention to FWO v Woolworths Group Limited & Ors [2025] FCA 1092 In one of the largest … Read more
Workers Comp Reform: Why the Fix Matters for Every Employer
NSW employers have seen their workers compensation premiums climb year after year — and without urgent reform, it’s about to get worse. … Read more
Water: Contractor Member Roundtable Event
With major water projects being promised, members told us they want clearer visibility from Sydney Water – what’s coming, how the work … Read more
Superannuation Changes Every NSW Civil Contractor Needs to Know
Recent changes to Australia’s superannuation laws have introduced new compliance obligations and increased scrutiny on employers. For civil contractors, these updates are … Read more
FWO Cracks Down on Non-Compliance
Fair Work Ombudsman Cracks Down on Non-Compliance $29,700 in Penalties Issued for Ignoring Compliance Notice. Civil contractors are being reminded of the … Read more