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Brian AJ Newman LLB
Jul 25, 20243 min read
Government's Stance on CFMEU: Ensuring Integrity in the Construction Industry
In a significant move to address allegations of corruption and criminality within the CFMEU's construction and general division branches,...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
Jul 8, 20242 min read
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (Grooming)
Grooming is a manipulative process employed by perpetrators of sexual harassment and abuse to gain the trust of potential victims and...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
Jul 8, 20242 min read
Employer fails to freeze representation ruling: Implications for Fair Work Commission proceedings
A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision highlights the complexities surrounding representation rights in employment disputes. PHI...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
Jun 13, 20243 min read
High Court to Reconsider Definition of Work: Implications for Employers' Duty of Care
The High Court is currently deliberating a case that could significantly redefine employers' duty of care in relation to the disciplining...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 31, 20242 min read
ACTU seeking reproductive health rights in Fair Work Act
The ACTU is calling for flexible work arrangement requests to extend to reproductive health issues, ahead of consideration of the issue...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 30, 20242 min read
A Significant Win for Mining Giants in Union Legal Battle
In a landmark decision, major mining companies embroiled in a multi-employer bargaining test case have successfully obtained access to a...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 30, 20243 min read
A Case of Grave Workplace Exploitation: Lessons from the Foot & Thai Massage Pty Ltd Ruling
In a landmark ruling, Foot & Thai Massage Pty Ltd (FTM) and its director have been ordered to pay over $2 million in fines and...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 29, 20242 min read
Court Ruling Leads to Potential Dismissal of Nursing Union President
Margaret Gilbert, president of the Nurses Professional Association of Queensland (NPAQ), is facing the possibility of losing her position...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 27, 20243 min read
The privatisation of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is a significant event in the country's economic history
The process took place in three stages, beginning in 1991 and concluding in 1996. To understand the historical background and the...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 27, 20243 min read
Significant Mental Health Challenges Warrant Extension in Unfair Dismissal Case: Fair Work Commission Ruling
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has granted a 13-day extension to a worker experiencing "significant" mental health challenges, permitting...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 22, 20243 min read
Unpaid Superannuation Now Treated as Wage Theft: Greens Secure Major Amendments to Closing Loopholes Bill
In a significant legislative victory, the Greens have successfully negotiated with the Albanese Government to include substantial...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 22, 20243 min read
Case Summary: Variation of Modern Awards for Aged Care and Nursing Sectors
On 15 March 2024, a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission, consisting of Justice Hatcher, Vice President Asbury, Deputy President...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 22, 20243 min read
Workplace Standards Raised: FWC's Ruling on Unfair Dismissal Claim
In a landmark decision, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has emphasised the need for higher standards of workplace behaviour, rejecting the...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 21, 20242 min read
FWC Reflects on the "Window of Currency" for Valid Dismissal Reasons
In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) explored the concept of "current" valid reasons for dismissal. This case involved...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 21, 20242 min read
NTEU Leading the Way: Indigenous Employment Gains in Tertiary Education
The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has been instrumental in driving significant advancements in Indigenous employment within...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 21, 20242 min read
TPD claims and the role of Employment and Human Rights Advocates
In Queensland, an employment human rights advocate can indeed assist someone with a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claim, though...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 21, 20242 min read
"Vaccination Mandates and Reinstatement: A Landmark Case Unfolds at DP World"
A recent decision concerning the reinstatement of DP World workers dismissed for refusing COVID-19 vaccination has left unresolved...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 21, 20242 min read
HR Consultant's Poor Advice Leads to Unfair Dismissal, Says Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has criticised a human resources (HR) consultant for providing "astonishingly poor" advice that led to the...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 17, 20242 min read
Understanding Casual Employment and Abandonment: Key Insights
Casual employment is a significant aspect of the Australian workforce, offering flexibility to both employers and employees. Under the...
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Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 17, 20242 min read
Honouring William Cooper: The First Aboriginal Union Leader in Australia
Australia's rich history of unionism and activism is marked by numerous inspiring figures who have strived for workers' rights and social...
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