by Catharine Heffernan | Nov 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
A Full Federal Court recently handed down a decision that confirmed that all employees (including part-time employees) are entitled to 10 “working days” of personal/carer’s leave per year under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act), regardless of how many hours the...
by Catharine Heffernan | Nov 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are stating that the employer compulsory Superannuation Guarantee Contribution (SGC) does apply to 17.5% annual leave loading unless you have a written company policy that specifies that the loading is paid when an employee goes on...
by Catharine Heffernan | Oct 29, 2019 | Industry News, Uncategorized
Key points: Sustained high female slaughter prolongs herd liquidation 2019 beef exports on track to be third largest on record China demand drives global cattle prices With continued and widespread dry conditions through winter and into spring, female cattle...
by Catharine Heffernan | Oct 2, 2019 | AMIC News, Media Release
Japan has been a key export market for Australian meat for a long time, and it remains one of the industry’s leading trading partners, Australian Meat Industry Council CEO Patrick Hutchinson told contacts in the country last week. Mr Hutchinson spent two days in...
by Catharine Heffernan | Aug 5, 2019 | AMIC News, Media Release
Following on the back of an incredibly successful launch event in April, organisers of the Australian chapter of Meat Business Women have announced the second event will be held this year in Brisbane on 9 October. The Australian arm of Meat Business Women is...