HR Insights: Restructures, privacy changes and practical HR guidance

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This month’s HR Insights brings together a mix of case law, legislative updates, and practical workplace guidance to help you stay ahead of key employment relations and compliance issues. From redeployment decisions in restructures to upcoming privacy changes and cost-of-living pressures, there’s something here for every employer.

📰 Restructure Done Well
⚖️ Privacy Amendment Act
📌 Code of Conduct Reminder
💰 Middle East Fuel Crisis - tips for staff
➕ Anzac day - did you get it right?

You’ll find the key updates below, starting with recent case law and followed by legislative changes and practical guidance.

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📰 FEATURE: Restructure done well - Case Law Development

What a recent restructure case tells us about redeployment obligations

Restructures often turn on the detail, not just the decision to change roles. A recent ERA case explores what happens when an employee disputes a redeployment offer during a restructure, arguing they have been disadvantaged and should receive redundancy instead. The decision provides a practical example of how closely the Authority will examine both the role changes and the employer’s consultation process.

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⚖️ Privacy Amendment Act

Changes by 2026

What changes are coming under the Privacy Act in 2026? Read our summary of IPP 3A and what it means for your organisation.

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📌 Code of Conduct Reminder and Member Offer

Recent cases have reinforced the importance of following your Code of Conduct and disciplinary procedures carefully when undertaking formal investigations, particularly where dismissal is being considered. Failure to follow the correct process can result in warnings being found invalid or dismissals being overturned on procedural grounds. A Code of Conduct Policy sets out expected standards of behaviour and performance, along with the consequences for misconduct or serious misconduct, and should clearly outline the steps in your disciplinary process.

To support employers in getting this right, our Code of Conduct Policy and Disciplinary and Performance Management Policy are available for the next month at 25% off, with both policies available together as a bundle for $350 plus GST.