Legislative announcements and changes
Key legislative items this month include:
- Payday super legislation passed, becoming effective for all organisations from 1 July 2025
- The Federal Government passed amendments to paid parental leave
- A reminder that from December 2025, Victorian OHS laws required organisation to manage psychosocial hazards like job demands and job control (see below)
Guidance and updates
- The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) and the AICD have collaborated to issue cyber security guidance for boards
- Safe Work Australia releases its Key Work Health and Safety Statistics, with the data highlighting the growing challenge of psychological health at work
- Legal firm, Allens, has issued a Guide to conducting AI impact assessments
- AICD releases Australia’s first study of how directors are responding to nature as a governance priority
Disclaimer: This does not purport to be comprehensive or to render legal advice. You should not act based on any information contained in this publication without first obtaining specific professional advice. Consult your legal advisor to determine if this applies to you.
