December Newsletter

In a speech to the Employment and Manufacturers Association on 13 December, Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, Hon Brooke van Velden announced a change to the proposed direction of the Holidays Act reform. Minister van Velden has directed officials to begin work on an hours-based accrual model for annual leave and to consider whether greater simplicity can be achieved. Read more in the press release here and the full speech here. 

The Australian Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, the Hon Stephen Jones MP, and New Zealand's Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Hon Andrew Bayly, have recently signed a revised Australia-New Zealand Government Electronic Invoicing Arrangement. This arrangement recognises Australia and New Zealand's ongoing collaboration to support eInvoicing adoption. Read more in the press release here. 

There are a number of changes impacting businesses that are coming into effect from 1 January 2025, including:

• Criminalising intentional wage underpayments
• Changes to entry-level classifications in awards
• Mandatory climate-related financial disclosures

Lear more about these changes and access further information here. 

The recent passing of the Intelligence Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Act 2024 has established a limited use obligation for the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD). The limited use obligation provide additional protections to the information organisations voluntarily provide to ASD. More information about the limited use obligation can be found here. 

Back for its second year, the Australian Payments Plus summit, Beyond Tomorrow, is where the future of payments and digital identity comes to life. 

Join Australian Payments Plus on 25 March 2025 at ICC Sydney to be part of the conversation and unleash opportunities for the future. 

• Explore what's next: Gain insights into how Australia's payment and identity systems are transforming to be more efficient, long-lasting, and future ready. 
• Uncover unique learning experiences: Across the day, we'll uncover the biggest challenges and potential solutions facing our industry to keep you in the know. 
• Forge meaningful connections: Connect with peers, experts and innovators from across the industry. 

Secure your spot here.