Ahead of FWC Vice President Michael Lawler's appearance on Four Corners this evening, Employment Minister Michaelia Cash has appointed a former Federal Court judge to conduct the independent review of his conduct that she announced last week.
Teys Australia has discontinued its High Court special leave application that involved a long-running dispute with the AMIEU over approval of an enterprise agreement.
A blackmail charge against CFMEU official Johnny Lomax has been dismissed, with the Crown ordered to pay legal costs in the case before the ACT Magistrate's Court.
A background paper for Victoria's labour hire inquiry is seeking feedback by late November on the effects of a legislated licensing scheme on labour suppliers.
Fair Work Commission Vice President Michael Lawler insists there is "absolutely nothing wrong" with him taking leave to work on the legal defence of his partner, former HSU leader Kathy Jackson, against "unjust attacks".
Queensland's Palaszczuk Government has returned state-based right-of-entry powers to OHS representatives, after they were scaled back by the former Newman Government.
A full Federal Court decision on agreed civil penalties could result in parties "fighting with their hands tied behind their back", the Federal Government has warned the High Court.
A lingerie store manager allegedly labelled a "sl-t" after refusing the s-xual advances of a director at a work function was exposed to unlawful adverse action when the company refused to re-employ her, the Federal Circuit Court has found.
A Coalition MP's Bill to outlaw "postcode discrimination" in hiring workers for resource projects will be introduced to Parliament next week, while the WA Government has responded to a parliamentary report on the mental health impacts of FIFO arrangements on resource sector workers.
