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A system under strain: The “unsustainable” rise in Fair Work Commission applications
In a statement released earlier this month by Justice Hatcher, President of the Fair Work Commission, the current workload of...
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2025 year in review: A recap of workplace law changes and upcoming changes in 2026
This past year saw numerous changes to workplace laws and significant case developments. This article provides a summary of the...
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Breaking the silence: Victoria to restrict the use of non-disclosure agreements in workplace sexual harassment cases
On 29 October 2025, the Victorian Government introduced the Restricting Non-Disclosure Agreements (Sexual Harassment at Work) Bill 2025 (Vic) (Bill)...
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Victoria’s planning shake up: What developers need to know
Victoria is on the cusp of its most transformative planning reform in decades. The Planning Amendment Better Decisions Made Faster...
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Consumer Express | October 2025 Edition
In the October 2025 edition of Consumer Express, we explore the latest legal and regulatory developments impacting the consumer sector,...
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Federal Court confirms $5.8m penalty against Australian Clinical Labs over data breach
The Federal Court has confirmed Australian Clinical Labs (ACL) must pay a $5.8m civil penalty along with $400,000 in legal...
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How are heritage properties in Victoria now assessed for land tax?
Landowners who own investments properties, commercial properties, holiday homes and vacant land are required to pay land tax. A landowner’s...
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Corruption and Integrity Update – September 2025
In this edition of the Queensland Corruption and Integrity Update we review the latest updates from key Queensland integrity bodies...
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Over and under, under and over: The future of set-off clauses in employment contracts
Earlier this month, Justice Perram of the Federal Court of Australia issued a lengthy judgment in the consolidated proceedings against...
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When things go wrong: Expensive lessons arising from inappropriate behaviour in the workplace
Magar v Khan [2025] FCA 874 In this case, the employee (Ms Magar) alleged that during the course of her...
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I’m working from home today: Lessons from Louise v Metcash
Background The Fair Work Commission has made orders requiring an employer to grant an employee’s request for an exemption from...
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It’s my right: The state of the debate on proposed work from home rights
Last month, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, announced that the State Labor Government plans to introduce legislation establishing a right to...
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