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Reckless Conduct Behind the Wheel: Why the FWC Backed IBAC’s Dismissal
The Fair Work Commission has again reinforced that employers are entitled to take decisive action when employee conduct places lives at...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Sep 172 min read
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Malicious Prosecution and the Price of Injustice: The Case of Terry Irving
The case of Irving v Pfingst & Anor [2021] QCA 280 is one of the most sobering reminders in Queensland’s legal history of what happens...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Sep 123 min read
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When Workers Cross the Line: The Oracle Case, the CFMEU, and the Poisoning of Workplace Justice
Australia’s workplace relations system is meant to resolve disputes through evidence, negotiation, and impartial decision-making. At its...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Aug 264 min read
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New Flexible Engagement Options for Unfair Dismissal Fair Work Matters
At 1800ADVOCATES Â we recognise that pursuing an unfair dismissal claim in the Fair Work Commission can feel daunting, especially when...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Aug 262 min read
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