COVID-19, The Economy, Unemployment and Government Initiatives
The continuing employment and pay impact of COVID-19 on the world of business and in particular, employees across all sectors though generally excluding the public
2020 Minimum Wage Decision
The Fair Work Commission, as in prior years, has received a number of submissions in relation to the 2020 Minimum Wage Decision. The issues impacting
Superannuation in the Spotlight
In late March the government introduced initiatives to both assist current retirees and those in the workforce, either unemployed or underemployed as a result of
The Workforce Agenda – It’s In Everyone’s Interest
Recent policy debate between Coalition and Labor politicians and the ACTU, the broader union movement and the Business Council of Australia, created headlines sponsoring community
Superannuation – Opportunity for Further Reform
Australian workers earning $450 gross or more per month are entitled to a superannuation contribution of 9.5% of their gross salary under the Superannuation Guarantee
Board Remuneration Oversight
Initial concerns from the Hayne Royal Commission related to Director engagement in the determination of remuneration policy and, in particular, incentives. Shareholder focus has since
Executive Remuneration, Inequality and Productivity in the Spotlight
Following the recent decision of the Fair Work Commission in relation to minimum earnings, there has been a considerable amount of press comment and research data reflecting on the rate of growth in CEO reward.
Personal Income Tax Cuts
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Budget Office has released information on the financial implications, with distributions by gender, of the outcomes of the personal income tax changes announced in the May 2018 Commonwealth Budget.
Fair Work Commission – 2018 Minimum Wage Decision
On June 1st 2018 the Fair Work Commission increased the minimum wage by 3.5%.
Issues on the Mind of Boards, CEOs and their Advisors
Remuneration planning over the coming two years
Fair Work Commission’s decision on the minimum wage.
Does top pay attract the most capable?
Tax concessions for major corporations
Board renewal & effectiveness reviews