Current state of play for NCC 2022

You may have recently heard or read about a delay to the implementation of the NCC 2022 changes in the media, and as part of your efforts to comply with the changes, you need to be sure you have the right information.

24 July 2023

New guideline for applying Section 37 of The Building Act 1975

The Queensland Government's Department of Energy and Public Works has released a guideline to support the transition of amended building requirements when applying section 37 of the Building Act 1975 (the BA).

20 July 2023

Increased claim cap for long service leave claims paid by QLeave from 1 Jul 23

As of 1 July 2023, the maximum rate of pay for all claims paid by QLeave has increased to $2,116 per week. The new capped rate applies to all worker and employer claims paid between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024.

17 July 2023

BNE Open House 2023 opening doors to award winners

Ever wanted to take a peek at some of our previous award winners? BNE Open House 2023 has you covered.

30 June 2023

2023 wage circulars now available

The Fair Work Commission Minimum Wages Panel awarded an increase of 5.75 per cent taking the National Minimum wage (NMW) to $882.80 per week or $23.23 per hour.

29 June 2023

Submit your 2023 worker service return with QLeave

QLeave helps building and construction workers in Queensland get the long service leave they’ve earned.

26 June 2023

Time’s nearly up for ‘zombie agreements’

Following amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), pre-2010 enterprise agreements, referred to as ‘zombie agreements’, will automatically terminate on 7 December 2023.

31 May 2023

Requests for flexible work changes coming from 6 June 2023

Employer obligations when responding to employee requests for flexible working arrangements will change from 6 June 2023.

12 May 2023

Silica code of practice from 1 May 2023

As of 1 May 2023, the Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing of construction elements Code of Practice 2022 will come into effect.

27 April 2023

Annual shutdown changes

Following the completion of the Fair Work Commission's (FWC) four-yearly review of modern awards the FWC has handed down a decision that the Fair Work Act does not include a power for the Commission to include terms in Modern Awards by which an employer can require an employee to take unpaid leave during a period of annual shutdown.

13 April 2023

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