by focushr-team | Aug 7, 2026 | News
As of midnight on 3 August 2026, Australia’s temporary fuel excise relief came to an end, resulting in fuel excise returning to its ordinary rate. While motorists are likely to experience upward pressure on retail fuel prices over coming weeks, the conclusion of...
by focushr-team | Jul 13, 2026 | News
Employees aged 18, 19 or 20 working in the retail and fast-food industries may currently be paid a minimum award rate equivalent to 70%, 80% or 90% of the applicable adult minimum award rate. On 31 March 2026, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) determined that modern...
by focushr-team | May 11, 2026 | Resources
Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has seen up oil prices escalate around the world. In Australia, the impact was felt straight away. Diesel and petrol prices jumped, which hit anyone relying on transport across all industries within Australia. To deal with this, the...
by focushr-team | Apr 29, 2026 | People
As the employment law landscape continues to evolve, businesses are increasingly needing advice that is not only technically sound, but clear, practical and easy to apply. Shae Holman, Focus HR’s Head of Employee & Industrial Relations, brings deep technical...
