APSCo Australia Members now have access to two new leave entitlement policy templates - the Leave Policy and Parental Leave Policy, prepared by APSCo Premium Partner, Gadens.

Things have moved quickly this week on the Closing Loopholes Bill. The Senate Inquiry report was released late last week (summary below) with a big success for APSCo (and Corn...

Ann Swain and Bev catch up again on what has happened since their first interview in 2020. Watch this thought-provoking discussion to hear insights and views on many topics in...

APSCo welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Senate Committee’s Inquiry on the Bill.

APSCo welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the development of the Government’s workplace relations agenda

APSCo welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the development of the Government’s National Labour Hire Scheme. As per our 6 April 2023 submission to DEWR, we very much suppo...

Submission on “employee-like” forms of work and stronger protections for independent contractors

This template is provided in word document. Also available is the relevant guide to support you in implementing the contract in your business.

This template has been prepared ...

This template is provided in word document to support you in implementing the contract in your business.

This template has been prepared for The Association of Professional St...

Sexual Harassment and Sex & Gender-Based Harassment Prevention Plan and Template available

As we step into a new work year, ensuring your Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) program is up to date is crucial.

Staying on top of frequent legislative changes is a constant challenge for HR and recruitment teams. New regulations, like the recent ‘Closing Loopholes’ and Respect@Work laws...

In 2023, the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) was amended to increase access to single interest employer authorisations (SIE Authorisations) for the negotiation of multi-enterprise ag...

Building a safe workplace means going beyond one-time training to establish a continuous, well-rounded WHS program. 

The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that the new Skills in Demand (SID) and National Innovation (NIV) visas will be implemented before the end of 2024. The SID visa w...

While some have put question marks over the future of AUKUS, Trump’s previous support for defence, security and cyber initiatives means it is unlikely there will be radical ch...

Last month, APSCo Australia met up with the NSW Ministry of Health to discuss the implementation of the Evo VMS, in-house management of medical locums and its long-term goals ...

Understanding the different types of Australian police checks is essential for workplace safety and compliance. From the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) ...

Consultations with key stakeholders are continuing. The role of States and Territories in attracting the particular skills needed in the regions is elevated under the Strategy...

The Albanese government has released a Proposals Paper for Introducing Mandatory Guardrails for AI in High-Risk Settings. It calls for submissions on: