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ARTICLE · 31 JULY 2016

Government Matters: Issue 12

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This issue examines the impact of legislative changes and recent decisions, and provides guidance on various matters.

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Ben Dube
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Welcome to Issue 12 of Government Matters. For those I haven't met yet, I'm Ben Dube. I've recently taken up the position of Government Practice Group Leader.

In this issue, we examine the impact of legislative changes and recent decisions, as well as provide guidance on:

  • the first award of aggravated damages by the Federal Privacy Commissioner in a determination
  • key decisions and trends that have emerged since the anti-bullying jurisdiction began under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) two years ago
  • drafting a rigorous liquidated damages regime to overcome challenges that arise when obligations aren't met under Commonwealth contracts
  • managing volatile workers who may be dealing with mental health issues, and

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