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It’s taken untold tragedy, inquiries, a Royal Commission, a taskforce and a rather lengthy – and sometimes jagged – jaunt along the parliamentary process, but the implementation of one of the most significant pieces of workplace legislation in history is nigh.

One of the many benefits of joining Aspiring Law’s BizClub is the range of practical, useful freebies.

Brace yourself! The much-publicised, major changes around all things health and safety in the workplace – are now, officially, upon us.

I know. The year’s barely started, and here am I wanting to tax those post-holiday brain cells with news about, well, tax. But, given the property season is in full swing, this is one you might just need to be across sooner rather than later, if you’re looking at trading.

A gift voucher – that perfect little something when we’re completely stumped on what to get “the person with everything”, or when postage is best kept super lightweight … and if there’s a fickle teenager to buy for.

WETA Workshop started the New Year without its high-profile Hollywood director, Peter Jackson … all thanks to the incoming health and safety legislation.

We’re well and truly on the run-up to Christmas now and for business owners the main priority is to get organised for the extra demands of the festive season. It's important to get things clear as early as possible so that employees are certain about what their rights and responsibilities are.