When a person is sentenced for a criminal offence, there is generally a range of possible penalties that can be imposed. As a general proposition,
International Women’s Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women to help inspire people to act in the ongoing fight
In a recent case, Tapping v Empress Diamonds Pty Ltd ATF Empress Discretionary Trust [2021] FCCA 1335 (“the Tapping Case”), an employer was found to have breached
The Fair Work Act 2009 (“FWA”) contains a number of “general protection” provisions which can provide useful protections for people in the workplace in circumstances where they are
What a good feeling to know families with children undergoing treatment for cancer at the John Hunter and Mater hospitals will benefit from our recent
Today is International Women’s Day (IWD). IWD is celebrated each year on the 8th March to:- Celebrate women’s achievements; Raise awareness about women’s equality; Lobby for
In 2020, employers were faced with a number of challenging situations arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, from navigating the stand down provisions of the Fair Work
A question I am often asked by employers is whether it is necessary to enter into written employment contracts with their employees. In Australia, there
The Fair Work Commission has recently handed down the decision of Kieran Knight v One Key Resources (Mining) Pty Ltd upholding the dismissal of an employee for
If you are running a company, there is a need to hold an AGM. Due to lockdown restrictions/social distancing measures under COVID-19 sometimes face to
Mullane and Lindsay acknowledges the Traditional Indigenous Custodians of the land on which we work and we pay respects to Elders; past, present and emerging.
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