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28 August 2014 Northern NSW Local Health District (Tweed Heads Hospital) v Conaghan [2014] NSWWCCPD 54 Deputy President O'Grady This case deals with section 4 Workers Compensation Act 1987; injury arising out of or in course of employm…

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These decisions have emphasised the importance of the duty of good faith and fidelity that employees owe their employers.

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Entry onto a third party?s land without the occupier?s permission, or otherwise without lawful authority, is a trespass.

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4 August 2014 StateCover Mutual Ltd v Cameron [2014] NSWWCCPD 49 Deputy President Roche This case deals with a claim for lump sum death benefit; disease contracted by a gradual process; melanoma; whether employment is a substantial contributing facto…

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The Telum decision provides some guidance on how the word 'casual? may be interpreted when applying the Fair Work Act.

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The Court said a term of mutual trust and confidence was not needed for the effective operation of employment contracts.

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It was too early to conclusively determine the impact of the amendments on he financial sustainability of the scheme.

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The PPSA Review is aware of the matters pointed out by the hire industry and to the losses suffered by hire businesses.

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Creditors should take great care to comply strictly with the Act and the Rules when drafting a statutory demand.

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In July 2014, the NSW Workers Compensation Commission delivered a number of important Presidential decisions.  This bulletin is a summary of some key decisions. 30 June 2014 Sedrak v Rooty Hill RSL Club Ltd [2014] NSWWCCPD 40 Deputy President Ro…

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The Commission will take a common sense approach to bullying and not interfere with genuine management actions or decisions.

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The case is a useful summary of fiduciary duties and how they may be breached by diversion of a commercial opportunity

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Without a WCD, the Commission retains jurisdiction over disputes about an entitlements to weekly compensation payments

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Secured parties should be aware of the new definition to ensure registrations are made in the correct collateral class.

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A complete summary of the revised ASIC Fees is on the ASIC website, but these changes are to the most common fees.

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The end of the financial year is a time of change, and in particular to the Fair Work Act and related legislation.

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Proactive and prudent estate planning prior to death may overcome the risk and costs associated with legal proceedings .

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We anticipate an increase in the number of \"top up\" claims being made by workers who previously made lump sum claims.

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