From fortisap.com.au: Australia will implement significant policy changes on 1 January 2025, including enhanced Single-Touch Payroll requirements, increased penalties for wage theft, and tax incentives for sustainable practices.

Workers will see adjustments to minimum wages, expanded anti-discrimination protections, and an extension of paid parental leave to 22 weeks.

New citizenship pathways for healthcare and education professionals, updated fire safety standards, and increased support for affordable housing initiatives will be introduced to foster a more equitable society.