My HR Partner Australia

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

The Fair Work Commission has handed
down its decision.
From the first full pay period commencing on or after 1/7/26, the National Minimum Wage & Award pay rates go up by 4.75%.
The new National Minimum Wage will be $26.44 per hour, or $1,004.90 per week for a full time adult employee.
Casual minimum wage rate will be $33.05.

Even if you pay above Award rates, it's a good time to check your pay rates.

And don’t forget:
Payday Super starts 1 July 2026. From that date you pay super at the same time as wages.

If you need help with the new rates book in a call:
https://myhrp.com.au/hr-advice-calls

31/05/2026

June 2026 public holidays
Monday 1 June 2026:
ACT - Reconciliation Day
WA - Western Australia Day

Monday 8 June 2026:
ACT, NSW, NT, SA, Vic - King's Birthday

30/04/2026

I hear these all the time from small business owners — and they may land you in hot water:

❌ "They're casual, so it doesn't matter"
❌ "We're a small team, we don't need contracts & policies"
❌ "If I pay above Award, I'm covered"
❌ "I can just let them go during probation"
❌ "It's common sense, people should just know"
HR isn't always obvious, and believing any of these could cost you more than you think.
Have you ever caught yourself saying one of these? Drop a comment below 👇

29/04/2026

You've heard people talking about Psychosocial Hazards, but do you really know what you need to do to provide a safe workplace

Our latest blog gives details of what you need to know and consider to provide a safe and healthy workplace

https://myhrp.com.au/post/What-Is-a-Psychosocial-Hazard

27/04/2026

May 2026 Public holidays

Monday 4 May
Qld - Labour Day
NT - May Day

Always check for local public holidays

27/04/2026

The Reality of DIY HR vs getting HR support

If you want to stop doing it yourself and get some support, the HR Hub is the perfect solutiohttps://myhrp.com.au/hr-hub/You can check it out here: https://myhrp.com.au/hr-hub/

24/04/2026

We will remember them

10/04/2026

I see this all the time with small business owners... the HR stuff that just keeps getting pushed to the bottom of the list.
The underperformer you're managing around instead of actually managing. The outdated contract. The pay rates you think are right. That conversation you've been putting off for weeks. The policies you know you need but haven't got around to yet.
Here's the thing though, avoiding it doesn't make it go away. It usually just makes it a bigger problem down the track.
If any of this sounds familiar, reach out. That's exactly what I'm here for.
https://myhrp.com.au/hr-advice-calls

02/04/2026

A to Z of HR…
Because managing people shouldn’t feel complicated.

A – Awards (getting pay and conditions right)
B – Behaviour (setting expectations early)
C – Contracts (clear from day one)
D – Documentation (if it’s not written down, it didn’t happen)
E – Engagement (keeping your team connected)
F – Fairness (consistency matters)
G – Grievances (handling issues properly)
H – Hiring (getting the right people in)
I – Induction (setting people up for success)
J – Job roles (clarity avoids confusion)
K – Knowledge (training and development)
L – Leave (understanding entitlements)
M – Management (leading people well)
N – National Employment Standards (your baseline)
O – Onboarding (more than just day one)
P – Performance (addressing issues early)
Q – Questions (create a culture where people can ask)
R – Rosters (fair, practical and compliant)
S – Safety (physical and psychological)
T – Termination (handled correctly and respectfully)
U – Understanding (your team and your obligations)
V – Values (what your business stands for)
W – Workplace policies (your rules and expectations)
X – eXpectations (clear is kind)
Y – You (as the business owner, you set the tone)
Z – Zero surprises (good HR avoids them)