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Ahead of Australia introducing regulation of AI in recruitment and HR decision-making, there are some steps employers can take to get on the front foot, an expert says.

Restrictions on the use of fixed-term contracts start on 6 December, but many employers are yet to turn their mind to the topic, a workplace lawyer says.

The "sheer volume of anti-discrimination legislation" is creating a pain point for employers trying to stay across their obligations, according to Ai Group's director of workplace relations policy.

• New Respect@Work Bill aims to remove litigation barrier
  
• Whistleblower reforms open for consultation
  
• Part-time workers face a "promotion cliff"

Restrictions on employers' use of fixed-term contracts will have significant ramifications for HR. Understand what's changing and how to respond by watching this HR Daily Premium webcast.

Two related companies and a director, who sexually harassed multiple young employees, have been convicted and fined a total of $290k. Meanwhile the Federal Government is reportedly rolling back some casual reforms in the Closing Loopholes Bill.

Paid parental leave will incrementally increase to 26 weeks over the next three years, as part of the Federal Government's 'More Support for Working Families' Bill.

The Federal Government's proposed industrial manslaughter laws will see businesses and senior officers face much tougher penalties, but until a prosecution occurs they're unlikely to prompt much change, an employment law specialist says.

• Royal Commission recommends 'inherent requirements' law change
  
• Senators propose fast-tracking adverse action reforms
  
• Employers' Voice neutrality fuelling the 'no' campaign

The Federal Government has flagged introducing enhanced privacy protections for private-sector employees, including by reforming the employee records exemption.