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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Ageism and the meaning in terms of discrimination
Ageism is a form of discrimination and prejudice against individuals based on their age. This can manifest in various settings, including...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Aug 10, 20242 min read


Triumph of Justice: The Story of Clinton Purdie and the Unmasking of Employer Deceit
In the realm of workplace justice, few stories capture the essence of integrity and perseverance as profoundly as the recent triumph of...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Aug 8, 20244 min read
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Case Review: Understanding Unfair Dismissal – Insights from Rollason v Austar Coal Mine Pty Limited [2010] FWA 4863
Jurisdiction: Fair Work Australia Date: 1 July 2010 Presiding Member: Commissioner Stanton Parties: - Applicant: Phillip Rollason -...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Aug 8, 20243 min read


The Long Wait for Retrenched Rex Workers: Understanding Your Rights
Recent developments have seen Rex Airlines' administrators retrenching nearly 600 employees, placing them as priority creditors. This...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Aug 5, 20243 min read


FWC Recommends Prompt Backpay After Woolworths' Delays
In a recent development, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has recommended that Woolworths take all necessary actions to ensure it pays...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Aug 5, 20243 min read


UWU Ordered to Produce Potentially Unlawful Audio Recordings
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has recently mandated the United Workers Union (UWU) to submit video and audio recordings used in the...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Aug 5, 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,...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Jul 25, 20243 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...
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...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Jul 8, 20242 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...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Jun 13, 20243 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...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 31, 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...
Brian AJ Newman LLB
May 30, 20242 min read
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