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Baby blunder brings midwife under

A tribunal in South Australia has upheld the dismissal of a midwife after she disclosed confidential information to her friend about the birth of his child.

04 March 2017

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City of Melbourne proposes changes to Local Law

The City of Melbourne has proposed a change to the Activities Local Law 2009 to remove items left unattended in public places.

04 March 2017

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Failure to turn in lost property justified dismissal

A train guard accused of stealing a passenger’s mobile phone and not handing it to lost property was not unfairly dismissed, the Fair Work Commission has found.

04 March 2017

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Visa sponsorship changes for the fast food industry

The federal government has barred fast food chains from sponsoring foreign workers to work in Australia.

04 March 2017

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Measures to tackle housing affordability issues welcome

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says recently announced measures by the Andrews Government designed to make home ownership more affordable

07 March 2017

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Rae's Journey chapter 3: Rae's Mission

The Victoria Jiangsu Business Placement Program was the best adventure in business.

08 March 2017

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Rae's Journey chapter 4: Having a partner

The Victoria Jiangsu Business Placement Program was the best adventure in business. It has left a profound impression.

11 March 2017

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From the Chief Executive – 17 March 2017

With many Victorian businesses having recently been hit by soaring gas prices and increasing uncertainty around energy pricing and supply, we were deeply disappointed by the recent passing of a bill that extended the moratorium on onshore conventional gas exploration until 2020. As we move away from coal-fired energy generation, gas will only become more important.

17 March 2017

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Capsicum spray deployment not worth dismissal

A Transit Officer terminated for using capsicum spray on a minor has been reinstated by the West Australian Industrial Relations Commission.

18 March 2017

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Is this the year to make sure your workplace is safe?

2017 has started off as bad year for health and safety at work in Victoria with WorkSafe already reporting the occurrence of 3 fatalities.

18 March 2017

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Legislation to protect vulnerable workers, amend four yearly award review and correct minor enterprise agreement errors introduced

The Government has introduced the Fair Work Amendment to parliament to deter unscrupulous employers who exploit vulnerable workers

18 March 2017

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New Export/Import Certificate

The ICC Academy is pleased to present its latest certification programme, the Export/Import Certificate (EIC).

18 March 2017

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Sri Lankan Trade Looking Forward

Sri Lanka’s government is easing trade conditions to encourage investment in the hope that “following a new path” could reap dividends.

18 March 2017

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Agribusiness Taskforce report recommends increased investment and more career opportunities for young people

Agribusiness is a vital industry for Victoria’s future and needs to attract investment and more agricultural students

30 March 2017

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Alleged conflict no valid reason for dismissal

This case highlights the importance of a well-founded reason for termination.

01 April 2017

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Asian expansion a perceived challenge

China, Indonesia and India have been pinpointed as the toughest markets for Australia businesses to crack.

01 April 2017


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