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Appointment of Australia’s First Anti-Slavery Commissioner
Further to our previous article on modern slavery reporting, available here, the Federal Government has recently appointed Mr. Chris Evans...
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Fixed term contract restrictions: a further lifeline for select sectors
Restrictions affecting the use of ‘fixed term’ contracts have been in place since December 2023, however regulations were passed last...
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High Court rules employer liable for psychiatric injuries resulting from breach of employment contract
In the recent decision of Elisha v Vision Australia Ltd [2024] HCA 50, the High Court allowed an appeal awarding...
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Workplace law changes in 2024
The past year saw numerous workplace law and rule changes and we recap some of the key updates in this...
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Bunnings’ use of facial recognition technology found to breach the Privacy Act – What lessons can be learned?
On 29 October 2024, after an almost 2-year investigation, the Australian Privacy Commissioner (Commissioner) determined that retail giant, Bunnings, had,...
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Beyond the bell: What are ‘reasonable additional hours’ for teachers?
The teaching profession often requires teachers to take on responsibilities beyond the classroom and outside of working hours, such as...
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Applying the Rolls Royce treatment to limitation of liability clauses
The interplay between limitation of liability and set-off clauses When drafting limitation of liability clauses, it is important to consider...
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Corruption and Integrity Update – October 2024
In this edition of the Queensland Corruption and Integrity Update we outline various updates issued by the CCC, summarise the...
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The Victorian Building Authority to be reincarnated as the Building & Plumbing Commission
The Victorian Government has announced plans to bring together the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) with the Domestic Building Disputes Resolution...
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Costs, caution and consequences: ‘Rare’ ruling against a paid agent
In the recent decision of Flexy Services Pty Ltd v Mr Brian Newman [2024] FWC 2840, the Fair Work Commission (FWC)...
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Key developments in Victorian Security of Payment legislation – 10 reforms to watch
The Victorian Government recently issued a response confirming its support for all 28 of the recommended reforms to the Building...
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National Integrity Spotlight – September 2024
In this month’s edition of the National Integrity Spotlight, we consider the most recent updates from the NACC, as well...
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