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My Place (WA) Pty Ltd T/A My Place has got its My Place (WA) Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2016 application past Commissioner Roe in Melbourne on 16 January 2017.

A nurse battling a secret cocaine habit set up a drugs racket of her own using prescription-only medication she looted from hospital wards. Amie Heller, 30, was jailed for three years and eight months after stealing a range of painkiller tablets so she could deal to friends who had been complaining of various problems.

Disability services provider Kira has appointed not-for-profit executive Vik Jeyakumar to lead the organisation as its new chief executive from February 6. Based in Perth’s northern suburbs Kira was founded in 1992 and is funded through the Disability Services Commission, providing individualised programs and tailored to the needs and outcomes of people with a disability.

Yirara College of the Finke River Mission Inc is trying to resolve a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) before Commissioner Wilson (Wapling).

Mecwacare is facing a s.379 (Application to deal with a dispute in relation to flexible working arrangements) lodged by a staffer (Mahal).

The Tasmanian Government is again being accused of secrecy surrounding an inquiry into embattled foster care provider Safe Pathways. The Government is investigating the private provider following allegations of neglect and financial discrepancies.

A s.185 (Enterprise agreement) application by My Place (WA) Pty Ltd T/A My Place for its My Place (WA) Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2016 has been approved by Commissioner Roe in Melbourne on 16 January 2017.

An application/notification by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation for a s.158(1) RO Act (Application for alteration of eligibility rules) will be determined by Deputy President Lawrence in the Fair Work Commission Terrace Tower 80 William Street East Sydney at 10.30am.