International Chamber of Commerce –Rules of Arbitration
An arbitration agreement gives parties a chance to present their contractual disputes for...
Honest and Concurrent use of a Trade Mark
A trade mark is a vital part of any business and is the...
Government Grants for Industry Innovators
The Government’s Small Business Enterprise program has been established to encourage small businesses...
The Doctrine of Innocent Infringer
In our article titled Copyright Infringing Drawings & Plans, we discussed situations where...
Be Careful of What You Post on Facebook
In the case of Seafolly v Madden [2012] FCA 1346, Leah Madden, the...
Serious Misconduct: The Regulatory Framework
In 2026, the standard for “serious misconduct” remains primarily governed by Regulation 1.07...
Unfair Dismissal –The Principal Purpose Test
Pursuant to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act), a person is...
The Foundation of Summary Dismissal
Summary dismissal is typically justified when an employee’s behavior is fundamentally incompatible with...
Social Media Misconduct and Unfair Dismissal
The decision in Stutsel v Linfox Australia Pty Ltd [2011] FWA 8444 remains...
Return to Work Guarantee –Merit Based Reviews
Pursuant to s 83 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act),...
Offer to redeploy a redundant employee into another role
Pursuant to s 389 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act),...
Non Payment of Long Service Leave due to Employee’s resignation on grounds of inadequate child care
An employee is entitled to 8.67 weeks of paid long service leave when...
Misleading and Deceptive Conduct Relating to Employment
Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (the Act) makes provisions...
Making someone redundant whilst on maternity or parental leave
An Unlawful Termination can occur where an employer terminates, or makes redundant, an...
Lookout for the Fair Work Ombudsman and the fines which can apply
Pursuant to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act), Fair Work Australia...
How the “Richardson Case” Changed Sexual Harassment Damages in Australia
The Full Federal Court of Australia (the “Full Court”) has recently made a...
Don’t allege fraud or serious misconduct unless you have the evidence!
In the case of McKerrow v Sarina Leagues Club Incorporated T/A Sarina Leagues...
Classification of Employees pursuant to Modern Awards
The Fair Work Ombudsman has been busy prosecuting businesses and directors for the...
Social Media Workplace Policy: When Does Private Posting Become a Dismissal Ground?
In 2026, the line between “at work” and “at home” continues to blur....
The Employee and Independent Contractor Test: Navigating the 2026 “Practical Reality” Standard
In the building and construction industry, the distinction between an “employee” and “independent...
The Genuine Redundancy Trap: Why “No Vacancies” is No Longer a Defense
Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), a redundancy is only “a genuine...
The “Date of Completion” Minefield: When Statutory Clocks and Contracts Collide
In NSW and Victorian residential building work, the date of completion is not...
Construction Government Tenders: The 2026 Landscape
In the building and construction industry, winning construction government tenders is increasingly about...
What happens if you don’t obtain sufficient insurance?
Licenced contractors must insure their building works pursuant to s 92 of the...
