Author: Caroline Beasley

Senior Associate Employment Team - Cowell Clarke Caroline is an employment lawyer with experience in the private, government and community legal sectors.
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Hungover, “Sick”, or Still High: Your Post- Long Weekend HR Playbook

The long weekend’s over. Your inbox is full of “not feeling well today” messages, and funny enough, most of them landed at 6:58am. The day after a public holiday is […]

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Annual Wage Review 2026 decision

The Annual Wage Review 2026 decision is in. Modern award wage rates rise 4.75% from 1 July 2026.

For context, the RBA forecasts headline inflation of 4.8% for the year to June 2026. The Commission was clear it couldn’t fully close the real wage gap in the current […]

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Infographic titled The Year HR Earns Its Keep outlining eight Australian compliance changes landing before September including Payday Super and new WHS laws.

The Year HR Earns Its Keep: Eight Changes Landing Before September

Payday Super. The end of the salary buffer. A legal right to work from home. New incident reporting laws. And the slow death of the non-compete. Here is what every […]

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Flexible Working Arrangements: Pitfalls to Avoid When Handling Flexible Work Requests

Flexible working arrangements are now an expectation in the Australian employment landscape. They are also becoming more regulated. The right to request flexible working arrangements is part of the safety […]

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Meet the New HR Command Upgrades: Less Admin, Easy Compliance

We’ve rolled out a new set of features in HR Command designed to make managing your workforce, or your clients’, simpler, faster and more defensible. Here’s what’s new: ✅ Candidate […]

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HR Essentials Over Breakfast: Practical HR & IR Guidance for 2026 – March 26th 8.30–10.30am (On-demand)

On-demand replay: Australian workplaces are navigating a new layer of complexity. From the rapid integration of AI into day-to-day operations to the growing regulatory focus on psychosocial risk under WHS […]

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Australian First: Navigating NSW’s New Digital Work Systems Amendment

What Is the Amendment? The Minns government has now legislated a major shift in work health and safety laws relating to the use of digital tools in the workplace and […]

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ANZ HR Events Calendar 2026 | HR Command ANZ HR Events Calendar 2026 | HR Command All confirmed HR, L&D and people & culture events across Australia and New Zealand. […]

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Direct from the Source: Navigating the New NSW Long Service Leave Guidance with NSW Industrial Relations With a piece of legislation as established as the Long Service Leave Act 1955, you […]

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Events and Webinars

Practical HR and IR guidance for Australian workplaces addressing AI in the workplace and psychosocial risk under WHS. HR Essentials Over Breakfast
When: Coming Soon Where: 50 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW or Online

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Founded over three decades ago, the multi-award-winning Cowell Clarke Commercial Lawyers set out to revolutionise the traditional, reactive approach of commercial law firms. The firm prides itself on delivering exceptional personal service with a proactive and global outlook.

With a strong national presence and an expanding team, Cowell Clarke’s commitment to innovation and client-centric solutions remains unwavering. The firm’s strategic partnership with HR Command further demonstrates its dedication to supporting Australian businesses with workplace relations through its extensive employment team.

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"We’ve been using HR Command for a last 4 months, and it’s really transformed our HR operations. After a bit of a hiccup with Fair Work last year, we knew we needed to get organised to protect my business better. The platform has made managing our people and staying on top of compliance so much easier. The library of HR documents and audit tools has been a lifesaver, and having expert advice on hand whenever we need it is a massive bonus. It's definitely streamlining our processes and saving us time. We’re stoked with how much it’s improved our approach to HR management!"

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of NODA Pty Ltd

"We don’t have an HR team, so keeping up with workplace laws and managing paperwork used to be a headache. HR Command has made it so much easier. The document library keeps everything in one place, and the audit tools help us stay compliant without the stress. It’s taken a big load off our plate, making it easier to manage our team and focus on the business. Having expert advice available when we need it has been a huge help. It’s streamlined everything and saved us so much time.”

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Eichler Earthmovers

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