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education and training

International student work rights extended

The Victorian Chamber welcomes Federal Government changes to boost the international education sector and address skills shortages in key industries.

21 February 2023

workplace relations

Unfair dismissal of employee sleeping on the job

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has awarded compensation to a truck driver who was unfairly dismissed for sleeping on the job after the company did not uphold procedural fairness during the dismissal.

21 February 2023

workplace relations

‘Zombie Agreements’ to expire in 2023

In late 2022, the Federal Parliament passed the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Amendment Act 2022, featuring some of the most significant changes to Australia’s industrial relations laws in the last decade.

13 February 2023

workplace relations

Unfair dismissal over ‘racial slurs’

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has awarded compensation to an employee unfairly dismissed for making “unsophisticated” comments after the company did not allow procedural fairness during the dismissal.

07 February 2023

workplace relations

Employee dismissed for unauthorised leave

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) denied an employee’s unfair dismissal application after he took a period of unauthorised leave to visit a relative overseas and subsequently filed his application 15 days late.

30 January 2023

workplace relations

Can you swap a public holiday for another day?

This month many Australians will be celebrating Australia Day on January 26.

20 January 2023

workplace relations

Understanding workplace reform in 2023

In late 2022, the Commonwealth Government’s ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay Amendment Act 2022’ was passed by Federal Parliament, delivering some of the most significant changes to Australia’s industrial relations laws in the last decade.

09 January 2023


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