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Australian workplace, Fair Work, tax and cost-of-living news from the last seven days. Older articles remain in our News archive.
Housing lending slows: read national figures alongside community experience
The ABS September-quarter housing lending release provides national context. Community organisations should pair it with local evidence and consent.
Super security and community support: keep access, consent and records in view
APRA’s 6 November super speech prompts practical community-support questions about safe account access, consent and clear records.
Deepfakes and community trust: checking digital material with care
A new Human Rights Commission report prompts community organisations to consider consent, dignity and verification when digital material is disputed.
Labour-hire penalties: practical lessons for community workplace support
An FWO announcement about migrant fruit pickers offers a prompt for accessible pay complaints and careful record keeping in community support work.
ATO complaints increase: a record-keeping guide for workers and community organisations
Tax Ombudsman complaints increased 74%. Organise ATO debt, payment and super concerns with clear records and the right assistance.
Fuel-cost recovery returns: a transport contracting check for community organisations
Fuel-cost recovery obligations restart on 23 November 2026. Understand the road transport contractual chain and the records to check.
Living-cost pressures: use household evidence alongside national averages
ABS employee household living costs rose 5.1% annually in September 2026. Put national averages alongside individual workplace and household records.
November interest-rate decision: planning conversations for community organisations
The RBA raised the cash rate to 4.85% in November 2026. Understand the distinction between monetary policy, household budgets and workplace rights.
Perth inspections: fair treatment and accessible workplace complaint processes
Perth joint workplace inspections put pay records and fair treatment in focus. Understand what a compliance inspection does and does not establish.
Young workers and community employers: prepare for December junior pay changes
Junior award pay changes begin in December 2026. Check age, service, classification and the relevant pay period before querying a rate.
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