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New guidance for using generative AI products and services

WebThe use of generative AI products and services, such as the popular ChatGPT AI chatbot, by employees in performing their official duties is a topical and pressing issue. The new …

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Duty of care and vicarious liability explored in WorkCover …

WebCrown Law has defended the State in a recent consolidated hearing of two matters brought by plaintiffs against their employer, Education Queensland. The plaintiffs …

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New Mental Health Act 2016

WebThe Mental Health Act 2016 was passed in the Queensland Parliament on 18 February 2016.. This follows an extensive review and consultation period in which one Bill was …

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QIRC awards costs against employee’s representative

WebThe Queensland Industrial Relations Commission has taken the rare step of ordering that an employee’s representative pay over $9,000 to the State for its legal costs. Mr Gareth …

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The Human Rights Act 2019 – legal proceedings and …

WebThe Human Rights Act 2019 (HR Act) is due to commence on 1 January 2020, with the exception of the provisions rebranding the Anti-Discrimination Commission …

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QCAT confirms paid maternity leave not discriminatory

WebQCAT confirms paid maternity leave not discriminatory. Crown Law recently represented Queensland Health in its defence of a sex discrimination complaint that had …

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Melinda Marincowitz

WebMelinda joined Crown Law in 2010. Melinda provides expert legal advice and representation in all areas of workplace law. Her legal work for Queensland government and agencies …

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Unvaccinated worker’s discrimination complaint …

WebOn 24 January 2024, Commissioner Dwyer dismissed a former employee’s discrimination complaint arising from his dismissal due to his non-compliance with the …

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Amendments to the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation …

WebOn 29 October 2013, the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2013 (Qld) came into effect, making key changes to the Workers …

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Vaccine dismissals not unfair

WebVP O’Connor accepted that none of the Common Issues made the Applicants’ dismissals unfair. The decision is an important one as it provides some finality on matters …

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No limitation period for survivors of childhood sexual abuse in

WebFollowing recommendations from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, from 1 March 2017 in Queensland, survivors of childhood sexual …

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Class actions in Qld

WebClass actions in Qld. The Limitation of Actions (Child Sexual Abuse) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2016 is the vehicle by which the Civil Proceedings Act 2011 has been …

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2021 changes to Queensland defamation law

WebOn 1 July 2021 the Defamation (Model Provisions) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2021 (Qld) came into force, the effect of which was to amend the Defamation Act 2005 …

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Appointment of Mr Gim Del Villar as Solicitor-General

WebAttorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman has announced Mr Gim Del Villar QC as Queensland’s new Solicitor-General. Mr Del Villar will take over …

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Public Sector Act 2022

WebOn 1 March 2023, the Public Sector Act 2022 ( Public Sector Act) commenced, repealing and replacing the Public Service Act 2008 ( previous PS Act ). …

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Palmer v Western Australia [2021] HCA 5

WebReasons for those orders were published on 24 February 2021. Palmer v Western Australia constitutes one of the most significant decisions to emerge from the COVID-19 …

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