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Contractors and corporate officers in the spotlight as mining sector joins sweeping WHS reform

13-09-17 | The Minister for State Development and Natural Resources and Mines, Anthony Lynham, has introduced the Mines Legislation (Resources Safety) Amendment Bill 2017 to Queensland Parliament.

Workers' comp lessons—ironing out the creases in performance management

11-09-17 | There has been controversy in Western Australia around the implementation of performance management plans in the context of determining whether the defence under s 5(4) of the Workers' Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 (WA) can protect an employer from a workers' compensation claim for a worker's psychiatric injury.

Sparke Helmore Partner Belinda Michalk finalist in the Women in Law Awards

06-09-17 | Sparke Helmore Lawyers congratulates Insurance Partner Belinda Michalk on being named a finalist for Partner of the Year in the 2017 Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards.

Sparke Helmore Lawyers partners with Lloyd's for a week of learning in London

05-09-17 | Sparke Helmore Lawyers sent six young insurance lawyers to London, as the first group to participate in an immersion program with underwriters, brokers and claims teams.

Sparke Helmore celebrates Australian Law Awards win on 135th anniversary

04-09-17 | Sparke Helmore Lawyers is proud to announce that Sydney-based Government Partner Karwan Eskerie was named Partner of the Year at the 2017 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards, on the eve of its 135th anniversary last Friday night.

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Opinion

06-09-17 | We look at fair and effective performance management in the public sector.

07-08-17 | We examine recent dismissal cases involving breaches of drug and alcohol policies at high-risk workplaces.

06-07-17 | We look at recent penalties for WHS breaches in South Australia and New South Wales, and what this could mean for Queensland in light of the current best practice review of Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.

05-06-17 | Can workers claim a privilege against self-incrimination in the context of workplace disciplinary action?

04-05-17 | We look at the right of a worker to have a second job and the options for primary employers when side-jobs have ramifications for their business.

03-04-17 | In the wake of recent tragedies, we look at the proactive response taken by Work Health and Safety Queensland.

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Awards

Finalist, Partner of the Year, 2017 Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards

Finalist, Workplace Relations and Employment Team of the Year, 2017 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards

Finalist, Intellectual Property Team of the Year, 2017 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards

Finalist, Government Team of the Year, 2017 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards

Finalist, Dispute Resolution Team of the Year, 2017 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards

Finalist, Business Development Professional of the Year, 2017 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards

Winner, Partner of the Year, 2017 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards

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