The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has recently handed down a decision in Richardson v Oracle Corporation of Australia[1] ordering an employer to pay $100,000 in general damages (pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life) to the victim of sexual harassment who suffered from a psychological injury.
Caitlin Roberts
Caitlin Roberts Admitted as a Solicitor
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Caitlin Roberts of our Mackay office was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in Rockhampton on 14 July 2014.
Macrossan & Amiet’s proud connection to the role of Chief Justice of Queensland
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The Chief Justice is the highest ranking judicial officer in Queensland and has the main responsibility of upholding the rule of law and maintaining community confidence in the administration of justice. The Chief Justice also establishes the rules and procedures of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
Workplace Bullying and Harassment Complaints – A Cautionary Tale for Employers
Sussan Corporation (Aust) Pty Ltd [2014] QSC 64 the Supreme Court of Queensland has demonstrated that failing to deal with workplace bullying and harassment complaints by employees can be a costly mistake.
Driver Fatigue: An Accident Waiting to Happen
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Driving, after being awake for 17 hours, leads to a driving ability similar to that of a driver with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05%. 20-25 hours awake leads to an ability similar to a driver with a blood alcohol content of 0.15%.
Profile: Caitlin Roberts
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Caitlin Roberts commenced with Macrossan & Amiet in October 2013 as a Trainee Solicitor.
She attended St Ursula’s College before moving to Brisbane to complete her Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business (Accounting) degrees at the Queensland University of Technology.
Changes to Directors and other Officer’s Liability
The Queensland Parliament has recently passed the Directors’ Liability Reform Amendment Act 2013 (‘Act’).
Queensland Court Rules iPhone Will to be Valid
The Queensland Supreme Court has recently ruled that a Will typed into an iPhone is legally valid and granted probate.
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Preparing for Compliance with the Child Safe Standards under the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024
Claiming an executor’s commission
Do’s and Don’ts for Separated Parents
Superannuation Death Benefits and Estate Planning: What You Need to Know
50 years in Law
Five Decades, One Workplace: Mackay Woman Honoured for 50 Years in Law
Doyle’s Guide recommended Law Firm
