The upcoming financial year 2023-24 is bringing numerous changes to laws, wages, entitlements and benefits in the workplace and industrial relations space. This article details the important changes that both employees and employers should be aware of.

There has recently been publicity in the media; about the long delays by superannuation funds in processing applications made by bereaved family members for payment of deceased person’s superannuation entitlements.

Some reports have referenced people waiting 15 months for the fund to make the payment, causing emotional and financial distress for the claimants.

In family law matters, there is a requirement for parties to try to resolve disputes by making a genuine attempt to negotiate and reach agreement on the issues in dispute.

This includes any matters relating to family law however, primarily it includes reaching agreement regarding care arrangements for children and / or the division of relationship property.

Modern awards, such as the General Retail Industry Award or the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award for example, are legally binding instruments that set out a range of minimum terms and conditions of employment for employees that are covered by the relevant award.