COVID-19 Leave - Q & A Despite it being very early in the New Year and with many businesses yet to re-open, the REEF helpline has been running hot with questions from members about the employment challenges they are confronting due to the new COVID-19 outbreak. January 12, 2022 By Reef Admin Leave provisions 0 Comment Read more >>>
Car Allowance Tax Exemption for REEF Members 2021-2022 REEF's application to the Australian Tax Office for an exemption from the requirement for members to deduct tax from award-based car allowances paid to employees has again been granted for the 2021-2022 financial year. September 14, 2021 By Reef Admin Allowances 0 Comment Read more >>>
Changes to Superannuation Obligations In its May budget statement, the Federal government announced the resumption of the legislated program to gradually increase the compulsory Superannuation Guarantee rate from 9.5% to 12% by 2025. June 9, 2021 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
Industry First! REEF's new COVID-19 Workplace Policy Under WHS law, all businesses are required to manage the risk of workers and others in the workplace contracting COVID-19. Businesses and workers must comply with national and state public health directions, and promote simple and effective physical distancing and hygiene measures. April 27, 2021 By Reef Admin Business practice 0 Comment Read more >>>
Government passes new legislation regarding "casual" employment REEF can report that the Bill has now passed both houses of Parliament, albeit in a revised and significantly reduced form. Whilst key aspects of the Bill were jettisoned, the passing of the Bill remains a landmark development as it reforms a substantial and often problematic feature of our workplace relations system - casual employment. April 19, 2021 By Reef Admin General, Recent court decisions 0 Comment Read more >>>
New REEF Management Committee elected REEF’s success is in no small part due to the commitment and guidance of the Committee of Management who give their time on a voluntary basis. April 15, 2021 By Reef Admin REEF management 0 Comment Read more >>>
Notice of REEF Annual General Meeting Notice is hereby given that the Real Estate Employers' Federation's 54th Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday, 14 May 2021, commencing at 12.00pm. April 6, 2021 By Reef Admin REEF management 0 Comment Read more >>>
Checking Licences and Certificates Here's a quick question that all real estate employers should ask themselves: Do all my employees have a current Real Estate Licence or Certificate of Registration that enables them to carry out their duties? If you're not sure, it's time to check! February 18, 2021 By Reef Admin Business practice 0 Comment Read more >>>
Performance Matters Running a real estate business requires courage, commitment, and determination. It's hard but rewarding - even in the face of tough managerial issues that are difficult to resolve. September 17, 2020 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
Federal Rule change endorsed by REEF Committee of Management REEF has applied to the Fair Work Commission for consent to alter its eligibility rules under the Fair Work Act. July 15, 2020 By Reef Admin REEF management 0 Comment Read more >>>