How long is a day?
The law is an occupation that deals primarily with language. Words have both an ordinary meaning, and a legal meaning. Lawyers and parties to litigation will often ask the courts to define… Read Article →
The Misuse and Abuse of the FWC’s Stop Bullying Order Applications
In a decision by the Fair Work Commission (the Commission), Deputy President Sams warned against Applicants’ improper use of stop bullying applications “as a deflection, or diversion, or even to overturn a… Read Article →
Enterprise Agreements – Better Off Overall Test
There are two steps to obtaining approval for a new enterprise agreement. The first step is for employees to vote on whether they approve of the proposed enterprise agreement. If the majority… Read Article →
Do I really have to go?
Everyone has those appointments, tasks or events that they just don’t want to show up for. However, there are some things you must bite the bullet and attend. It should go without… Read Article →
To text or not to text? That is the question.
Technology has fundamentally altered the way in which we interact. Five billion people use text messages globally every day. Socially, it is one of our primary ways of interacting. Staggeringly, if you… Read Article →
Will religious organisations continue to receive exemptions to discriminate under the proposed Religious Discrimination Act?
Following the Coalition’s surprise election victory last month, religious discrimination laws appear to be one of the first issues to be considered by the new federal parliament. Attorney-General Christian Porter has confirmed… Read Article →