Year: 2018
Wesfarmers' Demerger of Coles
October 8, 2018
The shareholders vote is scheduled for Thursday 15 November with the demerger to be completed in November 2018, subject to shareholder, court and regulatory approvals. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
NEW CHAIN OF RESPONSIBILITY LAWS - 1 OCTOBER 2018
October 2, 2018
On 1 October 2018, the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) was amended to provide that every party in the heavy vehicle transport supply chain has a duty to ensure the safety of their transport activities – Chain of Responsibility (CoR). Login to the Members Centre to read the […]
FEDERAL COURT RULING ON LEAVE ENTITLEMENTS FOR CASUAL EMPLOYEES
September 28, 2018
AFGC has been contacted by another employer organisation regarding the implications of a Federal Court decision. On 16 August, the full Federal Court determined that a truck driver employed as a casual employee under a labour hire arrangement was not a casual under employment law, because of his […]
FEDERAL MODERN SLAVERY LEGISLATION - UPDATE
September 25, 2018
The Australian Government’s Modern Slavery Bill 2018 passed the House of Representatives without amendment on 17 September 2018 and will now be considered by the Senate. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
TWO CLICKS TO CHAMPION FOOD AND GROCERY MANUFACTURING
September 21, 2018
The Australian Food and Grocery Council has launched a new website to support our public affairs campaign. The website www.wearefromhere.com.au, promotes the core campaign message that Australian food and grocery manufacturers and processors play a key role in Australia’s communities and regional economies in which they operate. Login […]