Author: Joe Murphy

Employment & Workplace Relations Team Director @ Cowell Clarke

Australian Workplace News – September 2025

September has been a significant month for Australian workplaces, with developments affecting legislation, employee expectations, technology, and safety. HR managers and business owners should take note of these changes to […]

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HR Command Onboarding

Welcome to HR Command. This page brings together everything you need to get started with confidence. Our short onboarding videos will walk you through the essentials — from setting up […]

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redundancy Toolkit

Doing Redundancy Right

Humanity Checkpoint – Redundancy isn’t just a process, it’s a moment that deeply impacts people’s lives. Before you begin, pause and remember: compassion and dignity matter just as much as compliance.

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The Annual Wage Review Decision 2025

The Annual Wage Review Decision 2025

The 2024–25 Annual Wage Review increases minimum wages by 3.5% and flags changes to professional award classifications. Learn what employers need to know.

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Different workers are have different types of employment contracts.

A Complete Guide to Worker Classifications in Australia

Understand worker types, HR compliance, Fair Work rules and employment contracts in Australia with this must-read guide for employers.

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High Court Clarifies Employee or Contractor Distinction

High Court Clarifies Employee or Contractor Distinction

The High Court refines the employee or contractor distinction, highlighting sham contracting risks. Learn how to protect your business with clear, legally sound contracts.

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HR Command's Tool is build to prevent any crisis before it happens

The OpenAI Leadership Crisis: A Lesson in Strategic Staff Termination

The OpenAI board’s attempt to remove Sam Altman reveals key risks in leadership transitions. Learn what went wrong and how to manage executive exits effectively.

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5 Essential Changes to Fixed-Term Employment Contracts You Need to Know

Employment Contract – Here are five key takeaways every employer must understand to avoid compliance risks and financial penalties.

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Leadership Failures Cost Major Bank a Record $10.34 Million Penalty

Federal Court fines CBA $10.34M for Fair Work Act breaches, underpayments, and compliance failures. Highlighting leadership’s role in workplace compliance.

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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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