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Confronting results expected from Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
A national plaintiff firm is anticipating confronting results from the Royal Commission into Defence and Suicide of...
03 September 2024
By Reporter
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Ensuring psychological safety in legal workplaces
In the changing landscape of workplace health and safety, legal leaders are increasingly responsible for ensuring they...
03 September 2024
By Grace Robbie
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‘Critical role’ of jurors stressed in Local Court ruling
A recent Local Court decision in NSW has reminded employers of their obligations to staff members who are summoned for...
02 September 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Qld appoints first permanent female Crown Solicitor
For the first time, a woman will hold the position of Crown Solicitor on a permanent...
30 August 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
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2 new Qld District Court judges appointed
The District Court of Queensland has welcomed two new judges, both of whom are senior legal figures in the...
26 August 2024
By Lauren Croft
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FWC finalises ‘intentionally minimalist’ Right to Disconnect award term
The Fair Work Commission has determined that the new award term for the recently legislated Right to Disconnect should...
26 August 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Jetstar facing class action over COVID-19 flight cancellations
A class action has been filed against Jetstar Airways, seeking refunds and compensation for customers whose payments...
21 August 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
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In sex harassment cases, ‘an apology alone should never be enough’
A recent Fair Work decision has been labelled as “disappointing” by a senior lawyer, who warned that employers may...
21 August 2024
By Kace O'Neill
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Grindr and a glass of prosecco: ‘Mystifying’ approach to allegations sees Virgin employee reinstated
An unfair dismissal claim has resulted in a cabin crew member with Virgin Airlines Australia being reinstated over what...
20 August 2024
By Kace O'Neill
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Finding solutions to the scourge of bullying and harassment
Psychosocial hazards in the legal profession: A state-based regulator’s recent move to enhance workplace wellbeing,...
19 August 2024
By Penny Thew