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On 18 May 2009 an agreement was reached by all Federal, State and Territory governments, except for Western Australia, to a national framework for uniform OHS laws.

Article advises to check if the new labour hire arrangements apply as you will need to get a licence quickly to avoid penalties.

The High Court held that there was no common law duty of mutual trust and confidence implied into an employment contract.

Non-compliance with the section's 60-day time limit does not prevent a claimant pursuing a common law damages claim.

This very recent decision of Justice Wilson of the Supreme Court dispels the long held belief that an oral compromise is as good as a written one, at least in the context of matters involving pre-proceeding settlements regulated by the Workcover Queensland Act 1996.

Human Resource managers can be held responsible for sham contracting practices.

Pay review time is a perfect trigger for employers to implement new employment contracts.

Spotlight had a duty to ensure that the premises of the distribution centre were as safe as reasonably practicable.

Proposals to extend WCRA coverage to the 'gig' economy and to taxi/limousine industries are being considered further.

The Qld government has called for companies to bid on the right to explore, develop and take their resources to the market.

The Commonwealth Government has now released draft legislation for the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) which is proposed to commence operation in July 2010.

Agribusinesses should be considering carbon farming opportunities and ways to transition to low emission technologies.

Effective 12.02.22 the conservation status of koalas in Qld, NSW & the ACT was lifted from Vulnerable to Endangered.

If oceans and rivers are contaminated with PFAS, the fish and aquatic animals in those waterways could be contaminated.

Anyone with super funds should review their estate plan now to ensure that it is not adversely impacted by the new rules.

You should obtain independent, professional legal advice before you sign any family law document, or agree to any deal.

This NSW Supreme Court decision provides an example of an estate that fell subject to the 'notional estate' principle.

Transcript & link to video discussing where the grandchildren fit in regarding you superannuation death benefit.