The Fair Work Commission announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages, equating to a $13 per week increase in the national minimum wage. Following Stage 1 Award increases for essential service workers in July, new minimum award rates start for industries like manufacturing & construction commence 1 November 2020.
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October is National Safe Work Month in Australia, a time to recommit to workplace health and safety. The 2025 theme is “Safety: Every Job, Every Day”, reminding all industries that safety must be a daily priority.
At ABILITY GROUP, we believe that safe workplaces are the foundation of strong businesses and thriving communities.
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On the 21st of July 2020, the Australian Federal Government announced the extension of the JobKeeper scheme for a further six months until 28 March 2021. There are two separate extension periods & for each extension period an additional actual decline in turnover test applies & the JobKeeper payment differs.
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Employers with icare Workers Compensation policies must report changes, especially wage declarations, on time to remain compliant. Failure to do so can trigger audits, penalties, or prosecution.
At ABILITY GROUP, we understand that managing workers compensation policies can be complex. One of the most important responsibilities for employers is icare changes reporting. Keeping your policy details accurate ensures compliance, fair premiums, and protection for both your business and employees.
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Despite ongoing COVID-19 impacts, NSW workers compensation continues to be front page news. NSW Parliamentary Inquiries forced icare, SIRA, EML & the icare Board to participate. icare CEO John Nagle subsequently resigned following revelations his wife was paid $800K over a 3 year period, resulting in Group Executive Don Ferguson has been appointed as interim icare CEO. NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet survived a no confidence motion by a single casting vote. Mr Perrottet subsequently apologised to workers let down by scandal-ridden insurer icare as he conceded there were serious issues that needed to be addressed inside the agency
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