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Navigating the blur: free speech and social media perils for doctors
It has been reported that numerous complaints were anonymously made, and some related to online posts within private or closed groups. While every...
Voluntary assisted dying eligibility criteria considered by State Administrative Tribunal
In AB v CD [2024] WASAT 6, the co-ordinating practitioner refused access on the basis that the Applicant was not ordinarily a resident in Western...
High Court to Consider whether damages may be awarded for psychiatric harm caused by breach of an employment contract:
In that case, Mr Elisha was an employee of Vision Australia and was dismissed following an investigation into allegations of misconduct by him,...
Thousands of Aged Care Workers will receive up to 28.5% in wage increases following a landmark ruling by the Fair Work Commission (FWC).
The decision comes four years after the Health Services Union lodged an application for a 25% increase of wages across the board for an...
Closing Loopholes in the Fair Work Act 2009 – Implications for employers and what you need to know!
In addition to the ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ and ‘Protecting Worker Entitlements’ legislation implemented in 2023, the ‘Closing Loopholes Act’ 2023...
Aged Care Reform – New Quality Standards are here, and a new Aged Care Act on the horizon
New Quality Standards The existing Quality Standards were introduced only a few years ago – in 2019 – to much fanfare. However, since then, the...
Education for nurse who expressed Covid-19 beliefs contrary to public health messaging
Background Ms Trakosas, a highly trained registered nurse, held the view that the Covid-19 vaccination programme was not evidence based and was...
Medical Board takes strong stance against racism
Background The respondent medical practitioner’s identity was suppressed by the Tribunal, so there are limited details available regarding their...
Managing Psychosocial Hazards (Part 2) – Tips for PCBU’s in Documenting Compliance with their Duty
In a recent article, our Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety Team wrote about whether WorkSafe will soon move from “Education to Enforcement”...
Disability Royal Commission Final Report and Recommendations relating to your workforce
Recommendation 10.8 A national disability support worker registration scheme The Final Report recommends establishing a national disability support...