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Blog: HR Insights & Articles

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Managing people and compliance isn’t simple — especially when HR isn’t your day job. Our articles break down complex workplace issues into clear, practical guidance.

Drawing on real client experience and deep knowledge of Australian workplace relations, Strategic HR shares plain-English insights to help leaders manage compliance, risk, investigations, performance, and culture — with confidence and clarity.

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Growth exposes HR risk in places you don’t expect

Most HR risk doesn’t start where leaders look for it. It rarely begins with a deliberate breach, a formal complaint, or a dramatic breakdown. In many Australian SMEs, it starts in places that...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • February 4, 2026
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Gender-Based Undervaluation: Key Award Changes Employers Must Prepare for (2025–2027)

Why Award Changes Matter More Than Ever Modern Awards shape the minimum pay and conditions for millions of Australian workers. Yet many business owners remain unsure which award applies, how classifications work, or...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • November 25, 2025
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Employment Law Updates: Key Industrial Relations Changes Ahead

Australia has seen sweeping workplace reform over recent years, and the changes are far from over. While much has been implemented, employers now face a critical phase: embedding these changes, adapting to what’s...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • September 10, 2025
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High Court Redundancy Ruling 2025: What It Means for Employers and Employees

Back in January 2025, we wrote about an upcoming High Court case that could reshape redundancy and redeployment rules in Australia. The decision has now been handed down — and the impact is...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • August 19, 2025
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Understanding Independent Contractors, Sham Contracting and Superannuation Obligations in WA

In Western Australia, many small businesses rely on independent contractors to manage costs, boost flexibility, and meet demand during peak periods. However, the line between a true contractor and an employee isn’t always...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • August 6, 2025
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Employment Law Updates from 1 July 2025: What Every Employer Must Know

As we approach 1 July 2025, there are several key changes in workplace laws and standards that business owners and managers should be aware of to stay compliant and prepared. 1. Increase in...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • July 2, 2025
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Workplace Harassment: The Cost of Failing to Protect Employees

A recent court ruling has once again highlighted the severe consequences of failing to prevent workplace harassment. An employer was fined $90,000 for not ensuring a safe working environment—proving that ignoring workplace risks...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • April 14, 2025
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The Cost of Flawed Employment Termination: Another Cautionary Tale for Employers

Terminating an employee in Australia can be a legally sensitive and high-stakes process. Whether you’re navigating redundancies, performance concerns or restructuring, following the correct employee termination procedures is essential to stay compliant and...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • March 22, 2025
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Is Your HR Compliance Up to Date? Conduct an HR Best Practice Audit Today.

Why Now is the Right Time for an HR Audit Regular employment law changes, like we’ve covered July and September 2025, make it essential to review HR policies, employment contracts, and entitlements to...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • March 17, 2025
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Important Update

From 1 July 2025, the State Minimum Wage for employees 21 and over will increase by 3.75% to $953.00 per week.

Employers must ensure that the rates paid to employees do not fall below the new award rates or minimum wage.

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