Family and domestic violence leave
All employees of businesses with fewer than 15 employees (including part-time and casual employees) are entitled to 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave per year.
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Tree of the Year saved!
The Australian Arbor Age recently reported the National Trust’s Tree of the Year being under threat of removal to make way for AusNet’s proposed Western Renewables Link project. The tree has been saved, and Ausnet and the Western Renewables Link deserve full credit from Australia’s tree-loving community.
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New payday Super legislation
In October, the Australian government introduced Payday Super legislation into parliament. It’s intended the legislation will take effect from July 1, 2026. This measure is not yet law.
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Support payments for those affected by the GKNP
The Minns Labor Government has finalised a comprehensive Worker Support Package for employees at the six timber mills on the North Coast directly impacted by the recent moratorium on timber harvesting within the proposed boundaries of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP).
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Adopt AI safely
New guidance from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources helps Australian businesses adopt AI safely and responsibly.
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Leguan Lifts delivers stellar year
Finnish access-platform manufacturer Leguan Lifts has posted an outstanding performance, achieving a 50 per cent growth in turnover for its 2024–2025 fiscal year. This level of expansion defies the broader access-platform market trend and strengthens Leguan Lifts’ position as one of the most dynamic players in the industry.
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Hitachi CM announces global rebrand to LANDCROS
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. (Hitachi CM), Ltd. has announced its transformation to a new global brand, LANDCROS, marking the next chapter in the company’s 75-year legacy of reliability, innovation, and customer partnership.
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Reclaiming time and profit
Running a tree business is one of the toughest trades in Australia. The physical work is demanding. But ask any arborist and they’ll tell you the real exhaustion often comes after the ropes are packed away and the chipper is silent. That’s when the paperwork begins. There’s help available for reclaiming time and profit.
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Advice on life insurance
Being an arborist is rewarding work, but it also comes with risk. Days are spent climbing trees, working at heights, and using machinery. Just as you would never work without a harness or helmet, it’s equally important to think about your financial safety net. That is where the right advice makes all the difference.
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CMC worldwide trade fairs
The fourth quarter of 2025 promises to be full of worldwide events for Italian specialist EWP manufacturer CMC. The company will cover every corner of the globe and every key sector, from lifting to construction and from landscaping to electrical infrastructure maintenance.
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