Update on the Fair Work Commission’s Gender-based Undervaluation Review of the SCHADS Award

27/11/2025 BACKGROUND The 2023-24 Annual Wage Review identified 5 awards it recommended be prioritised in addressing gender-based undervaluation, including the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHADS Award). Gender-based undervaluation refers to a situation where the minimum rates of pay in an award have been established based on the undervaluation of …
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ACNC’s new regulatory focus

24/09/2025 The Australian Charities and Non-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has recently published information about its new regulatory focus area for 2025/26 – effective record-keeping. The ACNC’s regulatory focus areas are informed in part by concerns received from the public as well as ACNC looking to areas of emerging risks, informed by data and stakeholder engagement. ACNC …
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