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Coercive Control Beyond Teen Romance: When Technology, Employers, and Human Rights Collide
Coercive control is a concept that has traditionally been associated with intimate relationships, particularly involving teenagers....
Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 153 min read
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Saint Ivo: The Patron of Justice and the Forgotten Distinction Between Lawyers and Advocates
Each year on 19 May, the global legal community remembers Saint Ivo of Kermartin, a 13th-century French priest and jurist widely regarded...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Apr 174 min read
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Closing the Gap on Suicide Prevention? Or Just More Political Rhetoric?
The Albanese Government, alongside the National Suicide Prevention Office, has launched the National Suicide Prevention Strategy...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Feb 213 min read
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Employment Discrimination and Criminal Records: The Case of Ms Jessica Smith v Redflex Traffic Systems Pty Ltd [2018] AusHRC 125
Introduction Discrimination in employment on the basis of a criminal record is a growing issue in Australia, raising serious questions...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Feb 104 min read
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Employment Discrimination and Criminal Records: Lessons from BE v Suncorp Group Ltd [2018] AusHRC 121
Introduction Discrimination in employment based on a person’s criminal record is a significant issue in Australia, raising complex...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Feb 104 min read
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The Impact of Snorting Ritalin on Employment
Misusing Ritalin, particularly through snorting, can have serious consequences for a person’s employment. Many workplaces prioritise...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Feb 43 min read
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Why having a law degree doesn’t make me a lawyer: A journey into Advocacy
The idea that holding a law degree automatically defines someone as a lawyer is a misconception that I’ve worked hard to challenge. Much...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Dec 13, 20243 min read
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Who Turns Off the Switch? Understanding Resignation, Dismissal, and Why It Matters in a Deed of Settlement
Employment contracts are much like light switches. They govern the flow of energy (or work) in the employment relationship, keeping the...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Dec 5, 20244 min read
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The Amplified Impact of Cyberbullying on Individuals Diagnosed with PTSD
Cyberbullying already has a devastating impact on mental health, but for individuals diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Nov 30, 20243 min read
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Understanding Our Role: Advocacy in Employment, Human Rights, and Beyond
At 1800ADVOCATES, we are dedicated to providing expert advocacy services for individuals navigating challenges in employment, human...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Nov 26, 20243 min read
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Case Summary: HOMES v COLES GROUP LTD[2014] FWC 1013Fair Work CommissionUnfair dismissal — Importance of effective investigations
FACTS Coles provided employees at a warehouse with Milo drinking chocolate to enjoy during their breaks. One employee had a unique way of...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Nov 15, 20242 min read
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Unfair Dismissal Case: HOMES v Coles Group Ltd [2014] FWC 1013 The Importance of Conducting Effective Investigations
The case of HOMES v Coles Group Ltd [2014] FWC 1013 is a notable example of how the handling of workplace investigations can have a...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Nov 15, 20243 min read
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The Right to Disconnect: A New Era in Australian Workplace Law
Today marks a significant shift in the landscape of Australian workplace rights with the introduction of the "right to disconnect." This...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Aug 26, 20242 min read
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No Blood, No Job: A Critical Examination of Privacy in the Australian Workplace
The protection of workers' privacy has become a pressing issue in Australia, as highlighted by the recent report *No Blood - No Job:...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Aug 20, 20244 min read
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Protecting Workers' Privacy: The Growing Concern Over Mandatory Blood Tests in Recruitment
The issue of workers' privacy is once again under the spotlight as the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) calls on the Albanese Government to...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Aug 20, 20243 min read
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Uncertain Dismissal Date: Fair Work Commission Extends Time for Unfair Dismissal Claim
In a recent decision by the Fair Work Commission (FWC), a casual worker's unfair dismissal claim, filed five weeks after the deadline,...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Aug 20, 20242 min read
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What is the Masters v Cameron case principle?
The "Cameron case" typically refers to the principle established in the case of *Masters v Cameron* (1954) 91 CLR 353, a landmark...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Aug 15, 20242 min read
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Unions Seek Fair Pay for Labour Hire Workers at Metcash Distribution Centres
In a landmark move towards wage equity, the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees' Association (SDA) and the United Workers Union (UWU)...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Aug 15, 20244 min read
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Union Leadership Integrity Under Scrutiny
In a significant development within the union movement, Diana Asmar, the Secretary of the Victorian Health Workers Union (HWU), has been...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Aug 13, 20243 min read
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Understanding Genuine Redundancy: Insights from the Fair Work Commission
Genuine redundancy is a crucial concept in Australian employment law, particularly under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). It is essential...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Aug 13, 20243 min read
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