As an industrial lawyer, it was probably a mistake logging onto social media on Thursday, in the aftermath of the Fair Work Commission’s order in relation to the RTBU strike proposed on the Sydney rail network. Social media in the modern political era is rarely a place for nuanced, informed or intelligent discussion. Rather, it […]
Violence against women is now recognised as a serious and widespread problem in Australia. Whilst awareness has increased of domestic violence as a community issue, there is still much to be done to support victims. 2017 saw an increase in support for a workplace response to family violence, through the inclusion of family and domestic […]
The prevalence of unpaid work experience in Australia is staggering, especially in regards to young adults. A study published by the Commonwealth Department of Employment found 58% of people between the ages of 18 and 29 had completed a period of unpaid work experience. 61% engaged in work experience lasting less than a month, while […]