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The man found dead at the home of Kathy Jackson is believed to have been a dinner guest of the ex-union boss. Police are currently investigating the death of the man, believed to be 45-year-old Shaun Fisher, a friend of Ms Jackson and her partner Michael Lawler.

The Mazi/Ozcare dust-up (s.394 – Application for unfair dismissal remedy) is now in its third hearing day. Some murder trials take less time.

The Department of Human Services is defending a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) initiated by a staff member (Ivanovski).

The Salesian Society Inc is embroiled in a s.739 dispute (Kirkham) before Fair Work Commissioner Wilson in Hobart.

An application for approval of the Delmont Private Hospital Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2016 (s.185 – Application for approval of a single-enterprise agreement) will be heard by Fair Work commissioner Roe in Melbourne.

An application for approval of the Mater Health Services North Queensland Limited – Clerical and Support Services Employees – Enterprise Agreement 2015-2017 will be considered by Fair Work Commission Roe in a hearing in Melbourne chambers.

ENTERPRISE BARGAINING – majority support determination – s.236 Fair Work Act 2009 – determination requested by United Voice on the basis employer had refused to bargain – identified employees represented a group which were fairly chosen – employees indicated that they wish to commence bargaining for an enterprise agreement – 55 persons on the roll of voters, 21 returned declaration envelopes with 20 voting in favour – Commission not satisfied that a majority of the employee group wished to bargain – application dismissed. United Voice v Paramedic Services Victoria t/a Gomed (VIC) P/L

Health services in Auckland face significant disruption next month after healthcare workers voted to take industrial action. Public Service Association (PSA) members say they will hold three city-wide strikes in April after negotiations over a new collective contract stalled.