Insights

The Federal Court of Australia has held that the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) unlawfully terminated the employment of Antoinette Lattouf for reasons including that she held a political opinion opposing...

A recent decision by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) offers important insights into how employers can lawfully balance competing legal obligations, particularly when navigating workplace health and safety...

The Federal Court of Australia has held that a transgender woman experienced indirect gender identity discrimination after being denied access to a women-only social media application.

The Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2024 came into operation on 19 August 2024, bringing a number of key changes for public sector employers and Victorian public sector agencies.

Part 2 of the Closing Loopholes reforms usher in a range of further workplace changes including in relation to casual employee conversion rights, protections for gig economy and road transport...

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (Bill) proposes various amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) introducing new workplace rights and protections for union delegates.

The Federal Government has proposed increased penalties for employers that intentionally engage in wage theft as part of a swath of reforms aimed at protecting the rights of workers.

Proposed amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) outlined in the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (Bill) are targeted at improving terms and conditions...

By and large, the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) governs employment relationships, conferring rights and imposing obligations on an 'employer' and an 'employee'. Under the Fair Work Act, 'employee' and...

Proposed amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 signal important changes to labour provisions governing casual employment, including greater protections for workers.

On 4 September 2023, Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke introduced into Parliament the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (Bill), outlining significant changes to the Work...

Proposed amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) in the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (Bill) aim to improve protections for road transport industry...