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 […]