Public Sector

Unregistered “fake” unions have increased their presence in Queensland and New South Wales,[1] and are actively supporting the anti-mandate movement in respect of COVID-19 vaccinations. These organisations are targeting new members in the nursing, teaching and law enforcement industries. Most (if not all) of these organisations have been established as corporations. This means that the […]

In the recent decision of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Tribunal) in AA v State of Queensland (Office of Industrial Relations) [2021][1] an employee was awarded $20,000 in compensation due to the unlawful disclosure of his personal information. Relevant background The matter concerned an employee who had been absent from work for an extended […]

The Queensland Government has announced frontline and support health care staff will be able to access up to an additional two days leave in acknowledgment of their hard work during COVID-19.  The additional leave will apply to Queensland Health permanent and temporary full-time health care staff (non-executive) for the Department of Health, Hospital and Health […]

The Fair Work Commission has extensively varied a number of Tranche 2 awards, including the Local Government Industry Award as a result of the Commission’s 4-yearly review of modern awards.   The variations conclude technical and drafting matters for such awards. Any outstanding issues not yet determined will be finalised by future variation to the award. […]