New Era in Family Law
The (Commonwealth) Family Court of Australia and the accompanying Family Law Act commenced in 1975. At that time, it was heralded as modernising family law with a no-fault system for divorce after…
Religious Objections to Compulsory Vaccination for COVID-19
Compulsory vaccination for COVID-19 In late November, South Australia reopened its borders to Victoria and New South Wales. Many employers have introduced a compulsory vaccination policy in response…
Summerfield, Opioids and Rising Workers Compensation Premiums – What’s the Connection?
COVID-19 has taken headlines, but the opioid crisis is still with us, and business owners are warned of increased workers compensation premiums.
Aged Care: Staying Ahead of the Curve
South Australia Aged Care facilities will need to monitor developments in Victoria and New South Wales carefully as open borders change the “risk environment".
COVID-19 Guidelines: No Jab, No Office Christmas Party?
The end of the year is fast approaching, which means the Christmas office parties are just around the corner. It is one of the few times of the year where employers and employees alike can sit back…
Obligations Under the Return to Work Act 2014 (SA): All for One, but Not Necessarily One for All!
South Australian Employment Tribunal confirms that section 18 of the Return to Work Act 2014 does not apply beyond the parties to the employment contract to other entities in a group of self-insured employers.
Medical Exemptions to Compulsory Vaccination for COVID-19
Compulsory Vaccination for COVID-19 Many employers have either introduced or are planning to introduce a compulsory vaccination policy. A common term of such a policy is that an employee is unable to…
10 Ways to Kick Start Your Separation
Preliminary Going through a separation is a difficult time for most people. However, whether you choose to end your relationship or the decision is made by your partner, there are several things you…
Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination: Has the Delta Variant Changed the Game?
As the virus that causes COVID-19 evolves, employers are being forced to reconsider the need for their workers to be vaccinated, so how has the Delta variant changed things?
A Quick Guide to Your First Casual Conversion Assessment
Background On 9 December 2020, the now-former Industrial Relations Minister, Christian Porter, introduced the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2020 to…
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