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Jul 1, 2026 39 min

#85 - Kate Hemat-Siraky

from Back of House Hosted by Luke Butler & Mike Rodrigues

From 1 July, hospitality businesses are navigating a wave of significant workplace and regulatory changes. In this episode of the Back of House Podcast, Luke Butler is joined by workplace relations expert Kate Hemat-Siraky to unpack what these changes mean for hospitality operators. Together, they discuss Payday Super, award wage increases, merchant fee reforms, changes to sponsored employee salary thresholds, and the practical steps businesses can take to prepare, remain compliant and minimise risk. Kate also shares the Award Finder tool from Worksauce, a practical resource to help employers understand their award obligations: https://awardfinder.worksauce.com.au/ If you have any questions after listening or would like advice specific to your business, you can contact Kate directly at [email protected]. Whether you own, operate or manage a hospitality business, this episode provides practical insights to help you understand what's changing and what actions to take next.

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