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[India] Binance fined $2.25m by FIU over AML deficiencies [India] Binance fined $2.25m by FIU over AML deficiencies

Binance was one of nine cryptocurrency websites barred by the Indian government for operating without proper compliance with local financial...
21 Jun 2024

[Australia] Job providers investigated for payslip demand tactics [Australia] Job providers investigated for payslip demand tactics

The move follows an April investigation by Guardian Australia that revealed many job service providers were ‘hounding’ jobseekers for payslips.
21 Jun 2024

[Australia] GPs urge employers to put an end to ‘pointless’ sickie rule [Australia] GPs urge employers to put an end to ‘pointless’ sickie rule

Every company has their own policy around proof when workers call in sick. While some demand a note after a single...
20 Jun 2024

[Australia] Mining company is sole business hit by Qld payroll tax amendment [Australia] Mining company is sole business hit by Qld payroll tax amendment

The state budget will amend the eligibility criteria for a regional payroll tax discount, leading to a $5 million annual...
11 Jun 2024

[Australia] Push to ban non-compete clauses from work contracts [Australia] Push to ban non-compete clauses from work contracts

Government data revealed that at least one in five Australians are locked into an agreement preventing them from starting their own business...
07 Jun 2024

[New Zealand] Holidays Act reform [New Zealand] Holidays Act reform

The Government said it was aware of issues with the Holidays Act and that these have been a longstanding concern...
06 Jun 2024

[Australia] Minimum wage increase as households battle rising cost of living [Australia] Minimum wage increase as households battle rising cost of living

The increase is largely in line with inflation and comes as Australian households continue to face soaring living costs.
03 Jun 2024