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Government Passes Landmark Bill to Combat Sexual Harassment
The House of Representatives has passed the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill 2021. The Bill implements certain recommendations of the Australian Human Rights Commission report, Respect@Work: National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces presented to the Government by the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Kate Jenkins…
Lawyers Weekly | Swaab Grows Partnership
Nicholas Dale will come on board as a partner from 6 September, bringing with him over 27 years’ experience in litigation and insolvency matters. Commenting on the move, Swaab managing partner Mary Digiglio described the appointment of Mr Dale as significant and that comes in line with the demand the firm’s litigation and insolvency…
Press Release | New Partner Appointment — Nicholas Dale
“This is an exciting time for Swaab and our Litigation and Insolvency team. Our success has come from putting our people and clients first and by making strategic appointments that build on our strong focus on culture, wellbeing and client service. This appointment will serve to bolster our already impressive…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the HRM Online article, “How effective are the FWO’s mandatory vaccine guidelines?”, published on 23 August
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the HRM Online article, “How effective are the FWO’s mandatory vaccine guidelines?”, published on 23 AugustTo read the full article click here …
Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Amendment Regulation 2021
Victoria has passed enabling legislation for another rent relief scheme for retail and commercial tenants. However, the specific details about how this new scheme will operate will be in the Regulations, which have not been published. As of the date of this update, no other State or Territory has announced…
Family Court merger to change the way we separate
Speaking to the legal profession, Family Court Chief Justice Will Alstergren detailed the plan for next month’s merger of the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia (FCFCOA). These details include: One entry point to the new Court, which is to be renamed the Family Court and Federal Court…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article “Employers grapple with the great Covid vaccination question”, published in The Australian on 14 August 2021
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article “Employers grapple with the great Covid vaccination question”, published in The Australian on 14 August 2021Read the full article here…
Reintroduction of National Cabinet’s Mandatory Code of Conduct for Commercial Leasing in NSW 14 Aug 21
NSW Government will reintroduce the National Cabinet’s Mandatory Code of Conduct for Commercial Leasing On 13 August 2021, the NSW Government announced it will reintroduce the National Cabinet’s Mandatory Code of Conduct for Commercial Leasing until 13 January 2022 mandating rent relief for eligible tenants impacted by Covid-19. The Retail and Other…
Michael Byrnes discussed mandatory workplace Covid-19 vaccination on Nights with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC on 11 August 2021
Michael Byrnes discussed mandatory workplace Covid-19 vaccination on Nights with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC on 11 August 2021.To listen to the full podcast click here…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the Lawyers Weekly article, “How #auslaw can respond to national cabinet’s guidance on workplace vaccines”, 10 August 2021
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the Lawyers Weekly article, “How #auslaw can respond to national cabinet’s guidance on workplace vaccines”, published on 10 August 2021Read the full article here…