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Cafe & Restaurant Pay Rates 2026: Barista, Waiter & Chef Award Rates

Hospitality Industry Award pay rates for 2026 — what baristas, waiters, chefs, and kitchen hands should be earning. Hourly rates, casual loading, penalty rates, and tip rules.

18 April 2026

Payday Super 2026: How Much Super You'll Get Each Pay (and What It's Worth at Retirement)

From 1 July 2026, super goes in with every pay — not quarterly. Work out your per-pay super, the lifetime uplift from earlier compounding, and how to spot an employer who falls behind.

15 April 2026

Check Your Super Now: $4.5 Trillion System Under Pressure

Australia's $4.5 trillion super pool is facing a perfect storm — weak returns, Payday Super from July 1, and rising unpaid super. Here's how to check yours in 10 minutes.

12 April 2026

Southern Cross Care Caught Underpaying 5,500 Workers $11.7 Million

Southern Cross Care signed an enforceable undertaking to repay $11.7M to aged care and home care workers. What is an enforceable undertaking, and how to check if you've been underpaid.

9 April 2026

Kmart Pay Rates 2026: Award Rates for Casual & Part-Time Staff

What Kmart pays in 2026 — hourly rates, casual loading, penalty rates, and junior rates under the General Retail Industry Award. Check if your Kmart pay is correct.

9 April 2026

Payday Super Starts July 2026: How to Check Your Employer Is Paying on Time

From 1 July 2026, super must be paid every pay cycle — not quarterly. Here's how to check your employer is paying, and what to do if they're not.

8 April 2026

Minimum Wage 2026 Predictions: Will It Hit $26/hr?

The ACTU wants $26.78/hr, employers want less. We crunch the numbers on 3 scenarios and what each means for your take-home pay from July 2026.

8 April 2026

Annual Wage Review 2026 Timeline: When Will You Know Your New Pay Rate?

The FWC is reviewing minimum wages now. Hearings run April-May, decision in June, new rates from July. Here's the full timeline and what to expect.

8 April 2026

ACTU Wants a 5% Pay Rise — What the 2026 Wage Review Means for Your Pay

The ACTU has asked for a 5% minimum wage increase to $26.19/hr. Here's when the decision happens, who's affected, and what it means for your take-home pay.

8 April 2026

If Your Boss Demands 'Visa Sponsorship Cash' — That's Wage Theft

Fair Work is prosecuting cashback schemes where workers repay wages in cash for visa sponsorship. Two cases in March 2026. Here's how to spot and report it.

5 April 2026

Payday Super: 90 Days to 1 July — Employer Checklist

Payday super goes live 1 July 2026. If you're an employer and not ready, here's the 12-step checklist — clearing house, payroll system, cashflow, super fund onboarding.

5 April 2026

Coles Pay Rates 2026: Award Rates by Age, Casual & Penalty Rates

What Coles workers should be getting paid in 2026. Full breakdown of hourly rates by age, casual loading, weekend and public holiday penalty rates under the General Retail Industry Award.

2 April 2026

What Should I Get Paid? How to Find Your Real Market Value in Australia

Forget inflated recruiter salary guides. We built a tool using real ATO and ABS data covering 428 occupations and 14 million taxpayers. Here's how to find out what you should actually be earning.

25 March 2026

Payday Super: The Biggest Payroll Compliance Change in a Decade Hits 1 July 2026

From 1 July 2026, employers must pay super on payday — not quarterly. Penalties hit 25-50% of shortfalls. Here's what every Australian employer needs to do now, and what employees should watch for.

25 March 2026

Payday Super 2026: What Changes from 1 July and How to Prepare

From 1 July 2026, employers must pay super the same day as wages — not quarterly. Here's exactly what payday super means for employers and employees, the compliance deadlines, cash flow impact, ATO enforcement, and penalties for getting it wrong.

22 March 2026

Same Job Same Pay: Labour Hire Workers' Rights Explained

The Same Job Same Pay laws mean labour hire workers must be paid at least the same as direct employees doing equivalent work. Here's how the law works, the BHP decision, how to apply for an order, and what it means for you.

16 March 2026

Contractor vs Employee Australia 2026: How to Classify Workers Correctly

How to correctly classify workers as contractors or employees in Australia in 2026. Covers the ATO multi-factor test, sham contracting indicators, penalties for misclassification, super obligations, recent court cases, and a practical checklist for employers.

10 March 2026

Am I a Contractor or Employee? The Complete Test

The definitive guide to distinguishing contractors from employees in Australia. Covers the multi-factor test, consequences of sham contracting (criminal penalties from Jan 2025), the ATO decision tool, and what to do if you've been misclassified.

6 March 2026

Modern Awards Explained: How to Find and Comply With Your Award

A plain-English guide to modern awards in Australia for 2026. Learn what a modern award is, how to determine which one applies to your business, pay rates, penalty and overtime rates, allowances, and the most common compliance mistakes employers make.

4 March 2026

Employer Record Keeping: What You Must Keep for 7 Years

Australian employers must keep employment records for 7 years or face penalties of up to $16,500 per breach. This guide covers what records to keep, format requirements, time and wages templates, and how the reverse burden of proof affects underpayment disputes.

3 March 2026

Wage Theft Is Now a Crime: What Workers Need to Know

Wage theft became a federal criminal offence on 1 January 2025. Learn about the penalties (up to 10 years prison, $7.8M fines), what counts as wage theft, the small business exemption, how to report it, FWO vs police, and how to recover underpaid wages.

24 February 2026

Award Pay Rates 2025-26: Find Your Minimum Wage by Industry

Complete guide to modern award pay rates for 2025-26. Covers the 3.75% increase, how to find your award, minimum wage levels, penalty rates, overtime, and allowances under the Fair Work system.

24 February 2026

Casual Conversion 2026: Your Right to Become Permanent After 6-12 Months

Understand your right to convert from casual to permanent employment in Australia. Covers the employee-initiated conversion right, eligibility periods, the written request process, employer refusal grounds, and FWC dispute resolution.

23 February 2026

2026 Wage Review: Predicted Increase

The Fair Work Commission's 2026 wage review is underway. Here's the timeline, predicted increase, and when your pay actually changes.

5 February 2026

Casual Workers & Public Holidays: Pay Rates, Refusal Rights & Penalties

Casual employees working public holidays typically earn 2.75x their base rate. Learn about penalty rates by award, your right to refuse work, the reasonable request test, substitute days, and state-specific holidays in 2026.

2 February 2026

Casual vs Permanent: Which Actually Pays More? (2026 Comparison)

The definitive comparison of casual vs permanent employment in Australia. We do the maths at $30/hr — casual loading vs paid leave, super, redundancy, and even mortgage access. Find out which arrangement pays more in 2026.

30 January 2026

Apprentice & Trainee Pay Rates 2026: Are You Getting Paid Correctly?

A complete guide to apprentice and trainee pay rates in Australia for 2026. Covers national training wage rates, apprentice pay by year, adult apprentice rates, allowances for tools and clothing, TAFE time payment obligations, and common underpayment issues.

22 January 2026

Casual to Permanent in 2026: New Conversion Rights & How to Request It

Understand the new casual-to-permanent conversion rights in Australia for 2026. Learn about employee-initiated conversion, eligibility requirements, how to make a written request, employer grounds for refusal, and the financial implications of converting including losing casual loading but gaining leave entitlements.

21 January 2026

Overtime Pay Australia 2026: Rates, Penalties & Weekend Calculator

Saturday 150%, Sunday 175-200%, public holidays 250%. Exact overtime pay rates by award — retail, hospitality, healthcare, and more. Free calculator included.

19 January 2026

Think You're Being Underpaid? How to Check & Claim Back Wages in Australia

A step-by-step guide to checking if you're being underpaid at work in Australia, how to use Fair Work's PACT tool, the formal complaint process, time limits for back-pay claims, and the new wage theft criminal penalties from 2025.

15 January 2026

How to Ask for a Pay Rise in 2026: Scripts, Timing & Data

A practical guide to negotiating a pay rise in Australia in 2026. Includes timing strategies around CPI releases and review cycles, salary benchmarking data, word-for-word scripts, and your legal rights when asking for more money.

12 January 2026

How to Calculate Back Pay Owed in Australia: Underpayment Recovery Guide (2026)

Think you've been underpaid? Here's how to calculate exactly how much back pay you're owed — up to 6 years of underpayment can be recovered. Free calculator and step-by-step claim process.

1 December 2025

Apprentice & Trainee Pay Rates 2026: What You Should Be Paid by Year and Trade

Apprentice pay rates in 2026 start from $15.74/hr (Year 1) to $22.61/hr (Year 4). See rates by trade, adult apprentice rates, tool allowances, and whether your employer is paying correctly.

30 November 2025

Is Super Going to 12.5% in July 2026? No — Here's Why

The super guarantee stays at 12% from 1 July 2026. There is no legislated increase to 12.5%. Here's what actually changes on 1 July 2026 — Payday Super — and why the 12.5% claim is a myth.

24 November 2025

EOFY 2026 Workplace Checklist: What Employers & Employees Must Do Before 30 June

End of financial year 2026 is approaching. Employers: check SG payments, finalise STP, review awards. Employees: verify super, claim deductions, check leave balances. Complete checklist inside.

24 November 2025

Wage Theft Is Now a Criminal Offence in Australia: Penalties Up to 10 Years in Prison

From Jan 2025, intentional wage theft carries criminal penalties: up to 10 years prison and fines of $7.8M for companies. See what's changed, how to report, and what constitutes wage theft.

16 November 2025

Easter 2026 Pay: Fri to Monday Rates

Easter 2026 is April 3-6. Casuals earn 225-275% loading. See exact rates by award and state for Good Friday, Saturday and Easter Monday.

13 November 2025

Disability Support Pension Rates 2026: How Much DSP Per Fortnight (+ Calculator)

DSP is $1,200.90/fn for singles (21+) from March 2026 — same as Age Pension. See income test, asset test, under-21 rates, and calculate your DSP with our free tool.

10 November 2025

Parenting Payment 2026: Single & Partnered Rates, Income Test & How to Apply

Parenting Payment Single is $1,028.20/fn and Partnered is $673.60/fn from March 2026. See income tests, taper rates, eligibility, and calculate your payment with our free tool.

7 November 2025

EOFY Super Checklist 2026: 7 Things to Do Before 30 June

End of financial year super checklist for employees and employers. Maximise tax deductions, check your contributions, salary sacrifice deadline, and claim the government co-contribution before 30 June 2026.

2 November 2025

Medicare Levy Surcharge 2026: Thresholds, Rates and How to Avoid It

The MLS costs up to 1.5% of your income if you earn over $93,000 without private hospital cover. See 2025-26 thresholds, tier rates, family thresholds, and how to avoid it.

2 November 2025

Workers Comp vs Income Protection: What Actually Covers You (and What Doesn't)

Workers compensation only covers workplace injuries. Income protection covers everything — illness, accidents outside work, mental health. Understand the difference and what you actually need.

28 October 2025

Earning Over $101K? Why Not Having Health Insurance Is Costing You More Than You Think

If you earn over $93,000 and don't have private hospital cover, you're paying up to $2,160 in Medicare Levy Surcharge. A basic hospital policy costs less — and you get cover too.

27 October 2025

Turning 31? The Lifetime Health Cover Loading Tax You Don't Know About

After 30, every year without hospital cover adds a 2% loading to your premium — for 10 years. A 40-year-old pays 20% more. See the real dollar cost with our free calculator.

26 October 2025

How Much Super Do You Need to Retire Comfortably? (ASFA 2026 Numbers)

ASFA says you need $595,000 (single) or $690,000 (couple) for a comfortable retirement. See what comfortable vs modest looks like, calculate your gap, and learn strategies to close it.

23 October 2025

How Much Super Should You Have at 50? Are You on Track for Retirement?

The average super balance at age 50 is $148,000–$218,000. See if you're on track for a comfortable retirement, learn about catch-up contributions, and explore transition to retirement strategies.

22 October 2025

How Much Super Should You Have at 30? (2026 Benchmarks)

The average super balance at age 30 is $39,000–$63,000. See how you compare to ATO averages and ASFA retirement targets, plus strategies to catch up if you're behind.

20 October 2025

Unfair Dismissal Australia — Can I Claim? Full Guide (2026)

Everything you need to know about unfair dismissal in Australia. Eligibility, how to lodge a claim with the Fair Work Commission, time limits, remedies, and what to expect.

13 October 2025

Employer Not Paying Super? Here's What to Do — Australia (2026)

If your employer is not paying your superannuation, they are breaking the law. Learn how to check, report unpaid super to the ATO, and recover what you're owed.

12 October 2025

Side Hustle Tax Australia — Do I Have to Pay Tax on Side Income? (2026)

Yes, side hustle income is taxable in Australia. Learn how to declare it, what you can claim, ABN requirements, and how it affects your PAYG, Medicare levy, and HECS repayments.

8 October 2025

Can My Employer Access My Medical Records? — Privacy Rights Australia (2026)

Your employer generally can't access your medical records without your consent. Know your privacy rights, what medical information employers can request, and when they cross the line.

6 October 2025

Can My Employer Change My Hours Without Asking? — Australian Law (2026)

Find out when your employer can and cannot change your work hours in Australia. Covers roster changes, reducing hours, shift swaps, and your rights under the Fair Work Act.

2 October 2025

ATO Maximum Super Contribution Base 2025-26 — $65,070 Per Quarter

The ATO maximum super contribution base for 2025-26 is $65,070 per quarter ($260,280 per year). Employers do not have to pay super on earnings above this cap. Full breakdown and calculator.

30 September 2025

Time and a Half Calculator: What's Your Penalty Rate? (2026 Australia)

Calculate time and a half, double time, and other penalty rates on your base pay. Quick reference by award. Free instant calculator for Australian workers.

23 September 2025

Tax on $110,000 Salary: Take-Home Pay & Tax Strategies (2025-26)

On a $110,000 salary in Australia, you pay approximately $23,788 in income tax plus $2,200 Medicare levy. Take-home pay is $84,012 per year. Full breakdown and savings tips.

22 September 2025

$200,000 Salary Australia: How Much Tax and What You Keep (2025-26)

On a $200,000 salary in Australia, you pay approximately $57,338 in income tax plus $4,000 Medicare levy. Take-home pay is $138,662 per year. Full breakdown.

21 September 2025

Tax on $70,000 Salary: Full Breakdown + Take-Home Pay (2025-26)

On a $70,000 salary in Australia, you pay approximately $11,788 in income tax plus $1,400 Medicare levy. Take-home pay is $56,812 per year. Full breakdown.

17 September 2025

Tax on $50,000 Salary Australia: What You Take Home (2025-26)

On a $50,000 salary in Australia, you pay approximately $5,088 in income tax plus $1,000 Medicare levy. Your take-home pay is $43,912 per year. Full breakdown.

16 September 2025

Pay Calculator Australia 2026 — How Much Will You Take Home? (Free Calculator)

Use our free pay calculator to see your after-tax income for any salary. Full 2025-26 tax brackets, Medicare levy, HECS-HELP, and super explained. Covers $30K to $300K with instant results.

15 September 2025

Woolworths Underpaid 5,700 Workers — How to Check Your Own Penalty Rates (2026)

Major Australian retailers have been caught underpaying staff through penalty rate miscalculations. Learn how to check if you are being underpaid and how to claim back pay going back 6 years.

8 September 2025

NSW Psychosocial Hazards at Work: New WHS Rules Employers Must Follow (2026)

NSW employers must now identify and control psychosocial hazards at work under the updated Code of Practice. Learn the 14 hazard categories, employer obligations, the hierarchy of controls for psychosocial risks, penalties for non-compliance, and how other states are following.

29 August 2025

Do Apprentices Get Superannuation? Yes — Here's Exactly How Much (2026)

Yes, apprentices get super at 12% of ordinary time earnings — from the first dollar, every pay. Learn when super starts, how much you should receive, how to check your employer is paying, and common mistakes employers make with apprentice super.

20 August 2025

Trainee Wages in Australia: National Training Wage Rates 2026

Trainee wages are set by the National Training Wage Schedule in the Miscellaneous Award 2020. Learn the 3 wage levels, full-time and school-based trainee rates, how education level affects pay, and the difference between trainees and apprentices.

18 August 2025

Apprentice Pay Rates 2026: How Much Should Apprentices Be Paid? (By Year + Trade)

Apprentice pay rates depend on your year of apprenticeship, age, and trade. See 2025-26 rates for electrical, plumbing, carpentry, automotive, and chef apprenticeships. Includes adult apprentice rates, tool allowances, and competency-based progression.

17 August 2025

Junior Pay Rates Australia 2026: Ages 16-20 by Award & State

Under 21? Your minimum pay is a percentage of $24.95/hr based on age. Exact rates for 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 year olds by award — with retail, fast food & hospitality examples.

17 August 2025

How to Get a Bigger Tax Refund in Australia: 15 Deductions Most Workers Miss (2026)

Most Australians leave money on the table at tax time. Discover 15 commonly missed tax deductions including WFH expenses, uniforms, self-education, union fees, and more. Learn the rules, record-keeping requirements, and how to maximise your 2025-26 refund.

5 August 2025

Low Income Tax Offset (LITO): $700 Tax Reduction You Might Be Missing (2026)

The Low Income Tax Offset (LITO) provides up to $700 in tax reduction for Australian residents earning up to $66,667. Learn the exact offset amounts, income thresholds, phase-out rates, and why it affects your tax refund more than you think.

4 August 2025

Salary Sacrifice into Super: How Much Tax You'll Save (Complete Guide 2026)

Salary sacrifice $10K into super and save $1,500-$2,640 in tax. Free calculator with worked examples at $80K, $120K and $150K salaries. 2026 caps included.

3 August 2025

Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS): Do You Need Private Health Insurance? (2026)

The Medicare Levy Surcharge costs 1% to 1.5% of your income if you earn over $97,000 (singles) or $194,000 (families) and don't have private hospital cover. Learn the income tiers, how to avoid the MLS, and whether private health insurance is worth it.

3 August 2025

HECS-HELP Debt 20% Reduction: Who Gets It and How Much You'll Save (2025)

The Australian government announced a 20% reduction to all HECS-HELP debts. Find out who qualifies, when it applies, how much you'll save on common debt levels ($20K, $40K, $60K), and how the switch from CPI to WPI indexation protects your balance long-term.

1 August 2025

Tax on $150,000 Salary in Australia: What You'll Take Home (2025-26)

On a $150,000 salary in Australia, your 2025-26 income tax is $36,838 plus $3,000 Medicare levy. After tax, you take home approximately $110,162 per year. Full bracket breakdown, HECS impact, Medicare Levy Surcharge, and salary sacrifice strategies included.

30 July 2025

Tax on $120,000 Salary: How Much You Actually Keep (2025-26)

On a $120,000 salary in Australia, your 2025-26 income tax is $26,788 plus $2,400 Medicare levy. Take-home pay is approximately $90,812 per year. See the full bracket breakdown, HECS impact, MLS considerations, and smart strategies to keep more.

29 July 2025

Tax on $60,000 Salary in Australia: Exactly How Much You'll Pay (2025-26)

Earn $60,000 in Australia? See exactly how much income tax, Medicare levy, and HECS you'll pay in 2025-26. Full bracket breakdown shows you'll take home approximately $50,012 after $8,788 income tax and $1,200 Medicare levy.

28 July 2025

Tax on $100,000 Salary in Australia: Full Breakdown + Take-Home Pay (2025-26)

Earning $100,000 in Australia? Your 2025-26 income tax is $20,788 plus $2,000 Medicare levy, leaving you approximately $77,212 in take-home pay. See the full bracket-by-bracket breakdown, HECS impact, and strategies to keep more.

27 July 2025

What Counts as Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE) for Super? Complete 2026 Guide

A detailed guide to what payments are included and excluded from ordinary time earnings (OTE) for superannuation guarantee calculations in 2026. Covers base salary, overtime, bonuses, commissions, allowances, leave payments, salary sacrifice, and casual loading with practical examples.

24 July 2025

First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS) 2026: Use Super for Your House Deposit

Withdraw up to $50,000 from super for your first home deposit under the FHSSS. How voluntary contributions work, the tax savings, and the step-by-step withdrawal process.

21 July 2025

Super for Contractors: Do You Get Super on an ABN? (Decision Guide)

Working on an ABN doesn't always mean you miss out on super. If you're a 'contractor' but work like an employee, your client may owe you 12% SG. Here's how to tell.

21 July 2025

Super on Paid Parental Leave: The 2025 Change That Boosts Your Retirement

From 1 July 2025, the government pays 12% super on Paid Parental Leave for the first time. Here's who gets it, how much, and when the money lands in your fund.

17 July 2025

Super Contribution Caps 2025-26: How Much Can You Put In? (All Limits)

Concessional cap: $30,000. Non-concessional cap: $120,000. Plus carry-forward rules, bring-forward rules, and the $500K total balance test. All super limits in one place.

16 July 2025

Do I Get Super on Bonuses, Commissions & Allowances? (OTE Guide 2026)

Which payments attract superannuation? Bonuses: usually yes. Commissions: yes. Allowances: it depends. Complete guide to ordinary time earnings (OTE) with examples.

14 July 2025

How Much Super Should I Have at My Age? Australia 2026 (ASFA Benchmarks)

Are you on track for retirement? Check your super balance against ASFA benchmarks by age. At 30 you should have ~$63K, at 40 ~$157K, at 50 ~$296K. Free calculator inside.

13 July 2025

Psychosocial Hazards at Work: New Employer Obligations in Australia (2025-26)

New psychosocial hazard regulations are now in force across Australia. Learn what your employer must do to protect you from stress, bullying, and burnout — and what to do if they don't.

9 July 2025

Average Salary Australia 2026: $100,168/yr

The average full-time salary is $100,168/yr but the median is $78,000. See where you sit by industry, age, state and gender.

4 July 2025

Sole Trader Tax Rates Australia 2026: How Much Tax Will You Pay?

Sole traders pay the same individual tax rates as employees — but also owe Medicare levy, GST (if turnover exceeds $75K), and get no employer super. Here's what you'll actually pay on $120K with $30K in deductions.

3 July 2025

Working Holiday Visa Tax Australia 2026: 417/462 Tax Rates Explained

On a 417 or 462 working holiday visa? You pay 15% tax on your first $45,000 — no tax-free threshold. Here's exactly how backpacker tax works, plus how to claim your super back when you leave.

1 July 2025

Why Is My Bonus Taxed So Much? The Truth About Bonus Tax in Australia

Think you're paying 47% tax on your bonus? You're not. Bonuses aren't taxed at a higher rate — they're withheld at a higher rate. Here's how Schedule 5 works and why you'll get most of it back at tax time.

30 June 2025

Tax Cuts 2025-26 — How Much You Save Under the New Tax Brackets

The 2025-26 tax cuts save you $804 to $4,529 per year depending on income. See exact savings at every salary level ($50K-$200K+), before/after bracket comparison, and calculate your new take-home pay instantly.

25 June 2025

Tax on $80,000 Salary Australia — Take Home Pay Breakdown [2026-27]

Exactly how much tax do you pay on an $80,000 salary in Australia? See the full breakdown — income tax, Medicare, HECS, super, effective tax rate, and per-fortnight take home pay.

19 June 2025

Haven't Been Paid? Here's Exactly What to Do Next

Your employer hasn't paid you. Follow this step-by-step guide to recover unpaid wages in Australia — from contacting your employer to FWO complaints, small claims, and the new wage theft laws.

16 June 2025

Minimum Wage 2026: $24.95/hr From 1 July

$24.95/hr ($948/wk) from 1 July 2025. Casuals get $31.19/hr. Check award rates, junior rates, and what to do if your pay hasn't changed.

10 June 2025

Tax on Unused Leave Payout — What You'll Actually Receive

Unused annual leave and long service leave payouts are taxed at different rates depending on how you leave. Learn the tax rates for genuine redundancy, normal termination, and resignation.

18 May 2025

How Far Back Can You Claim Underpayment in Australia?

You can claim underpayment going back 6 years in Australia. Learn about limitation periods, evidence requirements, small claims, class actions, and the new wage theft criminal offence.

12 May 2025

Unpaid Trial Shifts Are Illegal in Australia — What to Do If It Happens to You

Your employer MUST pay you for trial shifts — even your first one. Minimum wage from day one is the law. The narrow exceptions, how to report wage theft, and how to get your money back.

12 May 2025

Sunday Penalty Rates by Award: Find Your Exact Rate (2026)

What's your Sunday penalty rate? Varies from 125% to 200% depending on your award. Lookup tables for retail, hospitality, fast food, cleaning + free penalty rate calculator.

5 May 2025

No Paid Sick Leave as a Casual? Here's What You CAN Do (2026)

Casual employees don't get paid sick leave in Australia — but you're not helpless. Unpaid carer's leave, Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee, casual conversion rights, and your real options explained.

4 May 2025

Being Bullied at Work? Here's What to Do (Step-by-Step Guide)

If you're experiencing workplace bullying in Australia, you have legal protections. Step-by-step: how to document it, report it, apply for a stop bullying order, and get help.

24 April 2025

Can My Employer Change My Roster Without Notice? (Know Your Rights)

Your employer must give 7 days' notice for roster changes under most awards. Here's when you can say NO — plus what to do if they change your hours without asking.

22 April 2025

My Employer Isn't Paying Super: What to Do Step by Step

Step-by-step guide if your employer isn't paying super. How to check via myGov, report to the ATO, and what enforcement powers exist for unpaid super.

21 April 2025

Do You Get Super on Overtime in Australia? (The Answer Might Surprise You)

Short answer: generally NO — super isn't paid on overtime hours. But many employers get it wrong both ways. Here's exactly what counts as OTE and how to check your super.

16 April 2025

What Award Am I Under? Find Your Modern Award in 30 Seconds

Not sure which Modern Award covers your job? Use our free Award Finder — enter your industry or job title and get your award code instantly. Covers all 120+ awards.

14 April 2025

Superannuation Rate 2026 Australia: 12% From 1 July (Check Your Super)

Super guarantee is 12% from 1 July 2025. Check your employer is paying the right amount — $5 billion goes unpaid every year. Free calculator included.

1 April 2025