Tag: Dispute Resolution
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The deconstruction of “consultation”—The Fair Work Commission directives on vaccine mandates
The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has delivered a definitive ruling on the statutory limits of executive power under work health and safety law. In the landmark decision of Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) & Anor v Mt Arthur Coal Pty Ltd [2021] FWCFB 6059, the tribunal ruled that a…
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The value of witness statements in workers compensation
A recent case appealed before the Federal Court re-affirms the importance of witnesses in workers compensation matters. A worker claimed to have lifted a 35kg box and felt excruciating pain, witnesses could not verify his claims and liability for compensation was rejected.