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News
03-02-12 |
Getting tough: the Privacy Commissioner signals a new approach
The Australian Privacy Commissioner has signalled its intention to take a tougher approach when dealing with privacy breaches going forward
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The Australian Privacy Commissioner has signalled its intention to take a tougher approach when dealing with privacy breaches going forward
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03-02-12 |
She'll be right mate: the risk of commencing work before signing a contract
The recent Victorian Court of Appeal decision in Peet Limited v Elizabeth Amelia Richmond provides useful guidance on how to calculate the amount a party should be paid when they have commenced work before a contract has been agreed.
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The recent Victorian Court of Appeal decision in Peet Limited v Elizabeth Amelia Richmond provides useful guidance on how to calculate the amount a party should be paid when they have commenced work before a contract has been agreed.
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17-01-12 |
Nick Humphrey joins Sparke Helmore Lawyers
Nick Humphrey, former partner and National Head of Private Equity at Norton Rose Group, has joined Sparke Helmore Lawyers as the firm?s National Corporate Practice Group Leader.
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Nick Humphrey, former partner and National Head of Private Equity at Norton Rose Group, has joined Sparke Helmore Lawyers as the firm?s National Corporate Practice Group Leader.
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22-12-11 |
Guilty plea for College over tree-falling incident
A South Australian private school has pleaded guilty to a breach of South Australia's Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 following an incident where three people were injured when an unsafe tree fell on school grounds.
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A South Australian private school has pleaded guilty to a breach of South Australia's Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 following an incident where three people were injured when an unsafe tree fell on school grounds.
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22-12-11 |
A timely reminder about remedial action
The NSW Industrial Court has fined a director $30,000 after one of his employees fell from the roof of a commercial building.
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The NSW Industrial Court has fined a director $30,000 after one of his employees fell from the roof of a commercial building.
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22-12-11 |
Recent case developments in drug and alcohol testing in the workplace
Drug and alcohol policies that provide for mandatory drug and alcohol testing are becoming more common in the workplace, particularly in industries that require workers to handle heavy or dangerous plant and machinery.
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Drug and alcohol policies that provide for mandatory drug and alcohol testing are becoming more common in the workplace, particularly in industries that require workers to handle heavy or dangerous plant and machinery.
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22-12-11 |
National harmonisation update - December 2011
As the proposed commencement date of 1 January 2012 draws near, we provide an update on what's happening around the country with the harmonisation of WHS laws.
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As the proposed commencement date of 1 January 2012 draws near, we provide an update on what's happening around the country with the harmonisation of WHS laws.
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22-12-11 |
Who is your "employee"?
As South Australia delays harmonisation, the South Australian Industrial Relations Court has handed down an important decision regarding the extent of the duty owed by employers to contractors.
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As South Australia delays harmonisation, the South Australian Industrial Relations Court has handed down an important decision regarding the extent of the duty owed by employers to contractors.
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21-12-11 |
Commonwealth compensation: developments during 2011
With the end of 2011 looming, there have been some recent significant developments for Commonwealth compensation.
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With the end of 2011 looming, there have been some recent significant developments for Commonwealth compensation.
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13-12-11 |
Painting a picture: guidance on incorporating terms, frustration, penalties, unconscionable conduct and implied terms in commercial contracts
The recent Victorian Court of Appeal decision in Mimi Ange v First East Auction Holdings Pty Ltd provides useful guidance on a range of key issues that often arise in standard form contracts that are made up of several documents.
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The recent Victorian Court of Appeal decision in Mimi Ange v First East Auction Holdings Pty Ltd provides useful guidance on a range of key issues that often arise in standard form contracts that are made up of several documents.
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12-12-11 |
AAT and Federal Court decisions - December 2011
AAT and Federal Court decisions - December 2011
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AAT and Federal Court decisions - December 2011
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07-12-11 |
Queensland approves Codes of Practice
On 24 November 2011, Queensland took the next step in the adoption of the new work health and safety laws, with the proclamation of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) and approval of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld).
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On 24 November 2011, Queensland took the next step in the adoption of the new work health and safety laws, with the proclamation of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) and approval of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld).
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30-11-11 |
Alcohol and Christmas: some sobering thoughts for the festive season
As the Christmas party season approaches, it is worth considering the consequences of alcohol consumption at functions for employers and employees alike.
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As the Christmas party season approaches, it is worth considering the consequences of alcohol consumption at functions for employers and employees alike.
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30-11-11 |
Beware of sham arrangements
A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia emphasises the need for employers to take care when structuring employment arrangements.
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A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia emphasises the need for employers to take care when structuring employment arrangements.
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30-11-11 |
Hefty fine for company for serious injuries after tyre rim explosion
An incident at the Adelaide operations of an Australia-wide business that left an apprentice with serious head injuries has resulted in a $72,000 fine following a decision by Industrial Magistrate Lieschke on 11 October 2011
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An incident at the Adelaide operations of an Australia-wide business that left an apprentice with serious head injuries has resulted in a $72,000 fine following a decision by Industrial Magistrate Lieschke on 11 October 2011
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30-11-11 |
Northern Territory introduces WHS legislation to Parliament
The Northern Territory has taken a further step in harmonising its occupational health and safety laws, joining South Australia, Tasmania and the Commonwealth in tabling legislation before Parliament.
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The Northern Territory has taken a further step in harmonising its occupational health and safety laws, joining South Australia, Tasmania and the Commonwealth in tabling legislation before Parliament.
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30-11-11 |
South Australia's OHS harmonisation roll out stalls in Upper House
The passage of South Australia?s harmonised OHS legislation has been delayed as the Upper House failed to agree on all terms of the new laws.
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The passage of South Australia?s harmonised OHS legislation has been delayed as the Upper House failed to agree on all terms of the new laws.
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25-11-11 |
"MAAS Limited" - Allianz v Girgis and Ors [2011]
On 25 November 2011 Judge Adams in the Administrative Division of the Supreme Court of NSW ruled in the matter of Allianz v Girgis and Ors.
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On 25 November 2011 Judge Adams in the Administrative Division of the Supreme Court of NSW ruled in the matter of Allianz v Girgis and Ors.
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