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Welcome to Workplace Matters, your online resource for all things employment and safety.

On this page you will find our latest thinking in the form of alerts, publications, articles, opinions and podcasts. With our insights all in the one place, we aim to make it as easy as possible to find what you are looking for to support you in how you do business every day.

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6 May 2026 | Catherine Wilkinson appointed Chair of Sparke Helmore's Board

Congratulations to Catherine Wilkinson who has been appointed as Chair of Sparke Helmore's Board effective 29 April 2026.
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24 April 2026 | Landmark South Australian decision offers comfort for community clubs

A recent significant decision by the South Australian Employment Tribunal has provided comfort for community sporting clubs across South Australia.
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9 February 2026 | Payday superannuation reform: what do employers need to know?

The Federal Government has amended the superannuation guarantee legislation so that superannuation is payable by reference to paydays rather than quarterly. These changes commence on 1 July 2026.
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3 February 2026 | The practical challenges of workplace drug and alcohol testing

In this podcast, members of our Workplace team discuss the legal and practical challenges of workplace drug and alcohol testing. The team also provides additional information and resources.
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1 December 2025 | How to cure that post-office party hangover

While office parties can be a great opportunity for colleagues to celebrate their achievements, they can also pose a number of legal risks to employers.
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26 November 2025 | Kim Hodge joins Sparke Helmore's Workplace team in Perth

We are pleased to announce that Kim Hodge has joined our Workplace team as a Partner, effective 17 November 2025.
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5 November 2025 | Conducting workplace investigations - A five-step plan

This article explores the key steps that will help to create a best practice workplace investigation process.
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22 October 2025 | Podcast - Workplace investigations through a psychosocial safety lens

The discussion covers the importance of choosing an appropriate investigator, taking a person-centred and trauma-informed approach to an investigation, and managing the psychosocial safety risks where the investigation participants are still in the workplace.
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14 October 2025 | Workplace Watch

Welcome to our inaugural edition of Workplace Watch, where we provide concise and insightful updates on the evolving landscape of employment and work health and safety laws.
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11 August 2025 | How many days off work is too many?

This article highlights a recent decision in the Fair Work Commission relating to the ability to terminate the employment of an employee who has an unsatisfactory work attendance record.
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Catherine Wilkinson
Catherine Wilkinson
Chair and Partner
t: +61 2 4924 7212+61 2 4924 7212
m: +61 404 828 193+61 404 828 193
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