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Incentivising 'Common Informers' – observations regarding payment of the Statutory Penalty ordered in TWU v Qantas
The litigation following the outsourcing of Qantas’s baggage handling services at its major Australian ports in 2020 has continued through another chapter
26 August 2025
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Reform Reflections: Understanding the Shift in Australia’s Industrial Landscape
The incumbent Australian Labor Party (ALP) has been re-elected to a second consecutive term in office. While all races are yet to be formally declared, the ALP is set to have more seats than at any point since its establishment, and will likely face a materially less fractured Senate, no longer having to rely on patching together support from a diverse group of independents in order to pass legislation.
12 May 2025
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Closing the Loopholes Bill – Key takeaways
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (Cth) was introduced into parliament on 4 September 2023. Despite the desire of the Federal government for the Bill to be debated and ultimately passed this year, the opposition and crossbenches were able to successfully put off that process until at least February 2024. While we expect to see significant media coverage and lobbying between now and then, with the potential modification of some of the more controversial proposed changes in the Bill, here are our 10 Key Takeaways that employers need to be aware:
04 October 2023
