Burnout continues to affect a significant proportion of Australia’s workforce, with new data reinforcing the need for organisations to shift their focus from recovery to prevention. For employers, the implications extend well beyond individual wellbeing, with workplace burnout estimated to cost Australian businesses around $14 billion each year through lost productivity, absenteeism and turnover. Recent […]
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From 1 December 2025, the Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations 2025 are officially in effect across Victoria. These long-anticipated reforms introduce clear, specific, and enforceable obligations for employers to prevent psychological injury in the workplace—elevating mental health protections to the same level as physical safety requirements. This marks one of the most significant shifts in workplace safety law […]
As we head toward the end of the year, many businesses are juggling leave requests, public holidays, shutdown periods, and casual staffing changes, all while trying to wrap up projects and finish strong. It’s one of the busiest times for HR administration, and small oversights can quickly turn into payroll errors, compliance issues, or staff […]
A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) ruling involving Westpac Banking Corporation has sent a strong reminder to employers about how requests for flexible or work-from-home (WFH) arrangements must be handled. In this case, a long-serving Westpac employee who had been working from home full time for five years was asked to return to the office. […]
A recent High Court decision in Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd v Bartley [2025] HCA 29 has reshaped how employers must approach redeployment when relying on the “genuine redundancy” defence to an unfair dismissal claim. The Court held that, in some cases, it may be reasonable and necessary for an employer to consider whether a redundant employee could perform work currently being […]
A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision has highlighted the risks businesses face when workplace policies and procedures are unclear. In this case, a manager was dismissed after refusing to undergo a drug and alcohol test. While the refusal did breach company policy, the Commission found the dismissal was unfair due to gaps in the […]
A safe workplace is the foundation of a successful business. Not only is it a legal requirement, but it also protects your employees, improves efficiency, and enhances your reputation. At Performance Advantage, we specialise in conducting comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) audits that help organisations like yours stay compliant, reduce risks, and create safer, […]
A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a critical document used in the construction industry to outline the high-risk work activities being carried out, the potential hazards involved, and the control measures in place to reduce risks. It is both a planning and communication tool, ensuring that workers and contractors understand how to perform tasks […]
Reminder: OHS Compliance is Not Optional — It’s Critical A recent court case has highlighted the serious consequences of failing to follow Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures. In early 2025, National Infrastructure Solutions Pty Ltd was fined $500,000 for engaging in reckless conduct that exposed workers to a potentially fatal gas leak in Bentleigh East, Victoria. […]
