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Unlawful dismissal for expressing political opinions on social media
What happened in this case? Ms Lattouf was engaged on a casual basis to host the ABC Radio
The Fair Work Ombudsman releases Payroll Remediation Program Guide
On 1 May 2025, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) released the Payroll Remediation Program Guide (Guide). The Guide
Performance and conduct dismissals – recent cases and lessons for employers
The Fair Work Commission received a record 40,190 lodgements last financial year, with unfair dismissal applications accounting for
First case involving adverse action and the right to disconnect
Michelle Martin, a former teacher at Cairns Steiner School (School), has made a general protections application in the
Developing or procuring AI? Here’s what you need to know
AI tools are bringing paradigm-shifting opportunities that will transform the way we work and interact. In a recent
Corruption and Integrity Update – June 2025
In this edition of the Queensland Corruption and Integrity Update we consider various updates related to the CCC,
National Integrity Spotlight – July 2025
In this quarterly edition of the National Integrity Spotlight, we consider significant recent updates from the NACC and
Creditors beware: liquidator’s discretion not to call a creditor’s meeting upheld in NSWSC judgment
On 13 June 2025, the Honourable Black J delivered judgment in the Supreme Court of NSW in In
Sunset in the Sunshine State – A salutary lesson for developers
A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Queensland highlights the importance of developers exercising caution when relying
A matter of trust: High Court rejects trust creditor claims against third party recipients of trust property
In a 4:3 split decision, the High Court of Australia clarified that a successor trustee does not owe
Is your business ready for Australia’s new AML/CTF reforms?
Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime is undergoing major reforms to bring it in-line with international
New mandatory ransomware payment reporting obligations now in force
Introduction Australia has taken a bold step in strengthening its cyber resilience with the introduction of the mandatory
