Droughts, bushfires, pandemics and flash flooding - Australian states and territories have been ravaged by naturally occurring events in recent years. While typically unexpected, these events are a reminder of...
The High Court of Australia has handed down its landmark judgments in two highly anticipated matters that consider whether certain workers should be considered employees or independent contractors.
Addressing sexual harassment in the workplace remains a key focus for employers in 2022, following the recent introduction of orders by the Fair Work Commission to stop sexual harassment.
A recent decision from the Fair Work Commission overturned a COVID-19 vaccination mandate by BHP, with important lessons for businesses.
The Supreme Court has issued its decision of Larter v Hazzard (No 2) [2021] NSWSC 1451, concerning an application filed by a NSW paramedic, John Larter, to have two public...
The High Court of Australia unanimously dismissed an appeal brought by former professor of James Cook University, Dr Peter Ridd, who had argued that the disciplinary action taken against him...
The Supreme Court of New South Wales recently published a decision that found the NSW public health orders mandating COVID-19 vaccination for some workers were not unlawful.
The NSW Personal Injury Commission recently published its decision of Sara v G & S Sara Pty Ltd [2021] NSWPIC 286. The decision is in respect of a case where...
Australia's Big 4 banks have splintered in their approach to mandating COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment.
In light of Rossato, does the High Court have a clear runway to again overturn the Full Court of the Federal Court and rule that contracts reign supreme for independent...
The Victorian Government has announced that COVID-19 vaccinations will be mandatory for all Victorian authorised providers and authorised workers who are not working from home.
Business leaders are looking at vaccination policies from a number of perspectives – brand, public relations, impacts to supply chains, public health, and the welfare of their employees, customers and...
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