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New information has been added about the right to work from home in Victoria.
Qualifying employees are entitled to 26 weeks of leave related to the child's birth or adoption from 1 July 2026. Further, the maximum weekly wage capped rate for the purposes of insolvency has increased.
In Victoria, from 1 July 2026, there are new rules that restrict the use of non-disclosure agreements in the resolution of workplace sexual harassment complaints.
On 1 July 2026, there was a 4.75% increase to modern award minimum wages.
On 1 July 2026, there was an increase to the national minimum wage. Further, employers must make superannuation contributions at the same time they pay employees’ wages.
From 1 July 2026, the Core Skills Income Threshold for subclass 482 Core Skills stream nominations increased, and nominating employers must generally pay at least this amount and the applicable market salary rate.
A new Contractor High Income Threshold applies from 1 July 2026.
From 1 July 2026, employers are required to ensure that 2.7% of their workforce is made up of people with disabilities.
From 1 July 2026, there are changes to the employment quota for people with disabilities.
Updated to reflect final legislation in Greece.
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