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New Superannuation Standard Choice Form. Employers must provide a standard choice form to employees at the commencement of employment.

Paid Parental Leave to be Extended to 26 Weeks by 2026. In an effort to close the gender pay gap, increase women’s workforce participation, and provide families with more flexibility during their children’s formative years, the Paid Parental Leave (PPL) system will be increased from 18 weeks to 26 weeks over the course of the next four years.

Amended Fair Work Act to Include a Range of New Workplace Laws. Employers should start planning and preparing for the impact of these significant reforms.

Be Business Ready for a Cyber Incident. In its annual cyber threat report, ACSC assessed that medium size businesses had the highest average loss per cybercrime where a financial loss occurred.

10 Days of Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave Each Year. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or www.1800respect.org.au

Make Protecting Your Identity & Personal Information Part of Your Day. The growing numbers and the recent surge in data breaches and scams are on the minds of many individuals at the moment, particularly those who have had their data breached.

Obtain a Director ID Now or Get Penalised! All directors of a company, registered Australian body, registered foreign company or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations are now required to obtain a director ID.