Do you employ workers in the community services industry
A new portable long service leave scheme for the community service industry launched on 1 July 2025.
If you’re an employer in the community services sector, understand your responsibilities to ensure your workers receive their long service leave entitlements.
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Latest employment updates
Ministerial media release
29 July 2025
The huge trade potential of the Northern Rivers region will be the focus of the latest NSW Government ASEAN Market Update for NSW Businesses series being held in the Tweed today.
Ministerial media release
29 July 2025
The Minns Labor Government is continuing to support local organisations by providing savings on workers compensation premiums at a special event in Nowra.
Ministerial media release
28 July 2025
Disability service providers are calling for urgent action to reform NSW’s failing workers compensation system, with some fearing they are just a claim away from closing their doors on some of the state’s most vulnerable people.
Ministerial media release
25 July 2025
Analysis by icare shows workers compensation amendments co-authored by the Liberal Party and Mark Latham would cut off almost all victims of harassment, bullying and vicarious trauma, and still deliver higher premiums to NSW businesses.
Ministerial media release
11 July 2025
Business is set to take off with the finalisation of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis’ first private-sector Master Plan, which is expected to create nearly 12,500 jobs and attract significant investment into Bradfield, Australia’s newest city.
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Recent employment publications
Guide
SafeWork NSW | 26 June 2025
This practical guide is designed to help NSW businesses and others who have duties under the NSW work health and safety laws to better understand how to manage WHS risks of sexual harassment in their workplaces.
Compliance
SafeWork NSW | 22 May 2025
Learn more about SafeWork NSW's compliance activities targeting hospitality venues across NSW.
Plan
Premier's Department | 19 March 2025
Disability inclusion is a core pillar of our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. The Cabinet Office (TCO) and Premier's Department (PD) are committed to removing barriers in our workplaces, systems, and communications and to fostering inclusive and safe environments, where all employees can thrive irrespective of background or circumstances.
Guide
SafeWork NSW | 27 February 2025
A practical guide to help hospitality businesses prevent workplace sexual harassment by identifying risks of sexual harassment, and implementing effective prevention strategies.
Policy
NSW Industrial Relations | 31 January 2025
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