NEWS-HR

The proprietor of Menarock Age Services who is always busying himself with sanctimonious defences of both his organisation and the care sector, once again finds himself in a staff tribunal. This time his ‘holier than thou’ outfit is facing a s.372 (disputes) application lodged by a staff member (McLaughlin) in the Fair Work Commission.

Supported Options in Lifestyle and Access Services Ltd is facing a s.394 unfair dismissal claim from an ex-employee (Hansen) in Brisbane.

The Community and Public Sector Union and the Commonwealth of Australia represented by the Department of Human Services are duelling over a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) before Fair Work Vice President Catanzariti in conference room 2 in Canberra.

The Community Accommodation and Respite Agency Inc is facing a pair of s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) claims lodged by the wilderness pair (Apolosi and Winkles).

Health Services Union and Yooralla are bogged down in a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) before Fair Work Commissioner Cribb in Melbourne.

Queensland’s health minister has rejected suggestions Labor’s close relationship to unions are to blame for its poor performance in Brisbane’s local government election.

The Federal Government is searching for a new disability discrimination commissioner – but hasn’t decided whether it will be a stand-alone gig.

State Medical Assistance Pty Ltd is facing a s.372 – application to deal with other contravention disputes) lodged by a staff member (Laplain).