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 of our Mackay office was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in Rockhampton on 14 July 2014.
For both employers and employees complaints of workplace bullying are serious matters. In some instances complaints of bullying lead to the lodgement of workers compensation claims or disciplinary action including dismissal for the person responsible for the bullying behaviour
That your attorney cannot use your personal Power of Attorney document to sign documents or make decisions for a company or trust?
The State Government has changed double jeopardy laws to allow persons previously acquitted of offences to be recharged for the same or similar offences if there is new and compelling evidence.
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.
Under the Australian Consumer Law (“ACL”) a consumer of goods is provided with a number of statutory guarantees regarding the quality of the goods. The purpose of these guarantees is to provide minimum standards and obligations on suppliers of both goods and services to consumers.
Amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct have been in the woodworks for some time now and the proposed amendments are to take effect from 1 January 2015.
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland (and soon to be Governor) on 24 April 2014 delivered a judgment in the matter of Whitla (as administrator of the estate of Allan James Launchbury)(the Applicant) v. Barbara Jane Launchbury (the First Respondent) and Jonathon David Launchbury.
Macrossan & Amiet congratulates Dyane Norton on promotion to Senior Associate
Quality Business Awards — Recognising Excellence and Trust
AML/CTF Reforms Are Coming: What Our Clients Need to Know
Leaving Violence Program
Understanding Drink Driving Laws in Queensland
The Importance of Diligence and Transparency in Property TransactionsPreparing for Compliance with the Child Safe Standards under the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024
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