Strike First To Go
The Coalition’s Fair Work Amendment (Bargaining Processes) Bill 2014 was recently read for a second time in the House of Representatives. The Bill seeks to introduce changes to the bargaining process…
High Court Rules on Implied Term of Mutual Trust and Confidence
Commonwealth Bank of Australia v Barker [2014] HCA 32.
Independent Commissioner Against Corruption
The establishment of the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) is a recent development for South Australia. ICAC has extensive powers to undertake the investigation of corruption and…
Work Health and Safety Act 2012 – Indemnifying Directors for Work Health and Safety Fines
A recent decision of the Industrial Magistrates Court has called into question insurance policies which indemnify directors for fines for breaches of workplace health and safety law.
New sentencing discounts affect Safety penalties
A recent amendment to the Criminal Law (Sentencing) Act (SA) 1988 (Sentencing Act) has implications for persons carrying on a business or undertaking (PCBU), officers and others charged with offences…
Workplace Entry – WHS Entry Permit Holders
Part 7 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) (WHS Act) enables union officials who hold WHS entry permits to enter workplaces to inquire about suspected contravention(s) of the WHS Act.[1] As…
State's New Safety Regime Underway
New regulations and some transition periods apply
New Safety Laws get Green Light
National model to take effect in South Australia
Proposed Work, Health & Safety Laws – Your Responsibility for Risks you Don’t Control
To comply with controversial proposed work, health and safety laws currently before South Australian Parliament[1] you may be required to drastically alter the way your business operates. Key issues…
SafeWork SA Review Announced
Slow progress for model Safety laws continues
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