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17-01-12 |
Nick Humphrey joins Sparke Helmore Lawyers
23-06-11 |
International Bar Association appointment
Publications
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
The Australian Privacy Commissioner has signalled its intention to take a tougher approach when dealing with privacy breaches going forward
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The NSW Industrial Court has fined a director $30,000 after one of his employees fell from the roof of a commercial building.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.