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COVID-19 and Safety in Your Workplace

WebWhat Should you Be Doing? We all know that the possibility of COVID-19 infection is a real one. We also know that it is a workplace risk that needs to be managed …

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Secured entitlements, now time for protection: the Federal …

WebAfter extensive changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Fair Work Act) as part of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay amendments, the Federal Government has introduced the …

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Work Health and Safety Amendment (Review) Bill 2020

WebThese changes will be significant and businesses should use any down time created by the impact of COVID-19 upon their business to review their safety …

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Two levels of industrial manslaughter liability to be introduced in …

WebBy Duncan Fletcher, partner and Oliver Marshall, lawyer. Western Australian Work Health and Safety Bill 2019. In a snapshot. The long awaited Work Health and …

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Proposed changes to Victoria’s OHS Act

WebOn 22 June 2021, the Victorian Government introduced the Occupational Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021.If passed, the Bill will make a number of …

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The Trials of Probationary Periods

WebUnder the PSEM Act, employment could be confirmed “after” the period of probation expired. Now, the GSE Rules state that the decision must be made “ at the end …

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Safe Work Australia's Intention to change Incident Reporting

WebIn a bid to strengthen Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) standards, Safe Work Australia has introduced a consultation paper outlining a range of suggested …

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Is the Victorian Fair Jobs Code signposting the Federal Secure Jobs

WebFor high value procurement contracts, a Supplier must also submit a Fair Jobs Code Plan as part of the procurement process. There is a Fair Jobs Code unit ( FJC Unit) that is tasked …

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The Queensland Government’s overhaul of its anti-discrimination

WebWhy is this happening? In 2021, the Queensland Government asked the Queensland Human Rights Commission (QHRC) to review the Anti-Discrimination Act …

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Kingston Reid – Australia’s Largest New Specialist Workplace Firm

WebToday we are delighted to announce the launch of Australia’s new specialist workplace law firm – Kingston Reid. We are simultaneously opening offices in Sydney, Melbourne and …

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What anti-discrimination law reform means for WA Employers

WebThe WHS Act already imposes a positive duty to reduce psychosocial risks arising from discrimination and harassment in the workplace (and associated …

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Frolicking in the Minefield of Vicarious Liability

WebThe recent decision of the High Court in CCIG Investments Pty Ltd v Schokman [2023] HCA 21 (Decision) serves to clarify when employers will, and …

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NES update: Parental leave extended to parents of stillborn …

WebA new s 72A in the NES now mirrors the flexibility in the PPL scheme allowing employees to take up to 6 weeks of their unpaid parental leave at any time in the first 24 …

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“On the spot” fines for Victorian OHS offences starting on 31 July …

WebOn 20 July 2021 new regulations, known as the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Infringements and Miscellaneous Matters) Regulations 2021 (Vic), were …

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Queensland’s Anti-Discrimination Act is being reviewed

Web“Making sure our laws protect and promote equality for our diverse communities is a key priority for the Palaszczuk government.” – The Honourable …

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