Non-Compete Clauses: What Australia’s Draft Ban Means for Your Business
On 7 September 2026 the Federal Government released draft legislation to ban non-compete clauses for employees earning less than $190,100 a year. That figure is the high income threshold under the Fair Work Act, indexed each 1 July. The draft is open for public consultation until 2 October 2026.
Every State Now Has Industrial Manslaughter Laws. Almost No One Has Been Convicted. You Are Still Liable.
Nearly a decade after the reforms began, industrial manslaughter laws cover every Australian jurisdiction, yet prosecutions remain rare. Here is why that gap should not reassure any business owner, and what the personal duty behind these laws means for you right now.
Your Costs Rise on 1 July. Your Rebates Will Not. Inside the 2026 Minimum Wage Increase.
From the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026, award wages rise 4.75 per cent and the National Minimum Wage passes $1,000 a week for the first time. For allied health practices, the cost lands straight away, while Medicare and NDIS rebates stay put. Here is what the minimum wage increase means, and what to do before your first July payday.
Your Team’s Mental Health Is Now a Legal Duty
Workplace mental health is no longer optional. Australian WHS laws require businesses to manage psychosocial hazards such as excessive workload, poor support, unclear roles, bullying, harassment and exposure to trauma. The duty applies to businesses of every size, and practical action starts with how work is designed.
Build Your Runway: Bookkeeping For Startups That Survive And Scale
Build Your Runway: Bookkeeping For Startups That Survive And Scale Quick answers for busy founders Why is bookkeeping important for startups? Bookkeeping for startups gives real cash visibility, helps you price correctly, and keeps you compliant. It turns guesswork into decisions you can trust. It also builds investor confidence and makes tax time faster and […]
Drowning in Paperwork: The new reality for Australia’s smallest employers
Drowning in Paperwork The new reality for Australia’s smallest employers If you employ even one person in Australia, you now operate in a world of complex workplace expectations. Fair Work rules, WHS laws, psychosocial hazard codes, positive duty guidance and domestic violence obligations all apply to you, not just to large corporates. Templates and downloads […]
Navigating Through Turbulence: The Vital Role of Legal and Tax Literacy in Small Business Resilience
Navigating Through Turbulence: The Vital Role of Legal and Tax Literacy in Small Business Resilience In light of recent discussions on the vulnerability of small businesses in a market dominated by large corporations, as highlighted by ABC’s report, it becomes imperative to focus on the strategic advantage that heightened legal and tax literacy can provide. […]