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Monash marked down for agreement-flouting payment failure

The NTEU says Monash University will be liable for millions of dollars in backpay after the Federal Court today found it is required to pay casual tutors for scheduled consultations with students that don't count as part of work "associated" with tutoring.


Departmental move a transfer, not a dismissal: FWC

A former ATO director who claims sustained bullying and harassment forced her to move to the AEC has failed to establish it constitutes a dismissal, after she used the Public Service Act's voluntary transfer provisions.


CPSU wins first public sector multi-employer deal

CPSU Victoria has secured the first public sector multi-employer agreement under the Secure Jobs provisions, providing 3% annual increases over four years to 1800 workers in State arts and cultural institutions.


"Brutal" humiliation of worker did not warrant sacking: Bench

In a significant decision on whether a sacking can be unfair even when objectively justified, a FWC full bench has thrown a lifeline to a highly-regarded Parks Victoria employee facing the axe after "brutally" humiliating a worker at an on-site café.



Parliament broadens NSW IRC's remit

The Minns Government has passed major reforms that establish anti-bullying and s-xual harassment jurisdictions in the IRC and allow workers to seek preventative orders and up to $100,000 in damages, while also significantly lifting the small claims cap.



Union, employers seek common ground on nurses' pay

The FWC has listed the ANMF's nurses and midwives work value case for a conference early next month as the union and employers attempt to resolve outstanding issues, such as any phase-in arrangements, without the need for a full contested hearing.


ABC sacked Lattouf for Gaza political opinions: Court

The ABC must pay $70,000 compensation for non-economic loss to presenter Antoinette Lattouf for terminating her employment for reasons including that she held a political opinion opposing the Israeli military campaign in Gaza, after a Federal Court ruling this morning.


New laws ensure trains deal remains on track

In a landmark decision letting Sydney Trains and NSW Trains put a multi-enterprise deal to a vote despite the ETU's opposition, a FWC full bench has for the first time granted a voting request order under Secure Jobs reforms.


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