Part 1 of Closing Loopholes Bill now in force

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18 December 2023

Part one of the Federal Government’s Closing Loopholes Bill is now law, passed by the Senate on December 14.

Key dates for changes

Start date	Amendments
December 15, 2023	Small business redundancy exemption provisions Regulated labour hire arrangement jurisdiction Workplace delegates’ rights provisions Protections for those subject to family and domestic violence Amendments to compulsory conciliation conferences in protected action ballot order matters
July 1, 2024	Determinations varying modern awards to include a delegates’ rights term Delegates’ rights term must be included in a workplace determination made on or after July 1, 2024 Delegates’ rights term must be included in an enterprise agreement approved by vote on or after July 1, 2024
November 1, 2024	Regulated labour hire arrangement orders can start operation
January 1, 2025*	Wage theft provisions apply * the later of January 1, 2025 and the day after the Minister declares a Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code

Part two of the Bill, including the changes to casual employment, is not expected to be finalised before February next year.

If you have any questions about the Bill or how it will affect your business, our Employee Relations Advice Centre is also available to respond to your questions on (08) 9365 7660, or via [email protected]

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