The confidentiality challenge: managing legal risk in workplace investigations
Investigation reports aren’t automatically protected by legal professional privilege.
A dose of fairness: court steps in to protect nurses’ reputation

This case serves as a powerful reminder that courts are willing to step in if an employer’s actions threaten to cause irreparable damage to an employee’s reputation.
Understanding the updates to the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement

The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced the release of a new version of the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement.
More than a decade of underpayments uncovered: a $50 million bill for Westpac

Over 47,000 current and former Westpac employees are to receive back payments as the banking giant rectifies more than $50 million in underpayments.
Baby Priya’s law: changes to employer-funded paid parental leave

Changes to employer-funded paid parental leave laws are now in place with the passing of the Fair Work Amendment (Baby Priya’s) Act 2025.
Understanding the new Payday Super laws

The landscape of superannuation in Australia is set for a significant change, with the introduction of Payday Super laws.
Breaking the silence: understanding Victoria’s proposed laws on NDAs in sexual harassment cases
The Victorian Government has introduced legislation aimed at overhauling the use of NDAs in sexual harassment settlements.
Westpac said ‘No’ to remote work; the FWC said otherwise

A recent Fair Work Commission ruling has set a key precedent for workplace flexibility that could reshape the landscape of remote work.
FWO v Woolworths and Coles: a deeper dive
Qantas hit with Australia’s largest industrial relations fine (so far)
The Federal Court has imposed Australia’s largest ever industrial relations penalty on Qantas.