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Jetstar facing class action over COVID-19 flight cancellations
A class action has been filed against Jetstar Airways, seeking refunds and compensation for customers whose payments...
21 August 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
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In sex harassment cases, ‘an apology alone should never be enough’
A recent Fair Work decision has been labelled as “disappointing” by a senior lawyer, who warned that employers may...
21 August 2024
By Kace O'Neill
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Grindr and a glass of prosecco: ‘Mystifying’ approach to allegations sees Virgin employee reinstated
An unfair dismissal claim has resulted in a cabin crew member with Virgin Airlines Australia being reinstated over what...
20 August 2024
By Kace O'Neill
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Finding solutions to the scourge of bullying and harassment
Psychosocial hazards in the legal profession: A state-based regulator’s recent move to enhance workplace wellbeing,...
19 August 2024
By Penny Thew
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Ex-diplomat owes over $500k to former worker for ‘slave-like’ conditions
In a major modern slavery case, the Federal Court has found that the former Sri Lankan deputy high commissioner owes...
16 August 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Poor communication and its nexus to workplace conflict
Here, a barrister and moderator with over 40 years of experience in the legal field articulated the crucial importance...
15 August 2024
By Grace Robbie
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Chartered Institute of Arbitrators names new Australian president
An international arbitrator and barrister has been appointed as the president of the Australian branch of the Chartered...
13 August 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
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ATO to appeal PepsiCo decision to High Court
The Australian Taxation Office has sought special leave to appeal the recent PepsiCo decision in the High Court of...
12 August 2024
By Miranda Brownlee
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Sydney silk named as judge of appeal for NSW Supreme Court
Richard McHugh SC has joined the bench, having been appointed as a judge of appeal of the Supreme Court of NSW,...
12 August 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
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25 new senior counsel named in Victoria
Chief Justice Anne Ferguson of the Supreme Court of Victoria has named 25 new silks in the Garden...
08 August 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy