NEWS-HR

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).

Hawkesbury Community Outreach Services Inc is to appear to defend its position, after a s.739 (application to deal with a dispute) was lodged by a staffer (Knott).

An application for approval of the Amaroo Care Services Inc Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2015 (s.185 – application for approval of a single-enterprise agreement) is also with Fair Work Commissioner Johns.

An application for approval of the Monash House Private Hospital Pty Ltd Nurses’ Enterprise Agreement 2016 (s.185 – application for approval of a single-enterprise agreement) is being heard by Fair Work Commissioner Johns in Sydney.

An application for approval of the St John of God Pathology Victoria – Health Services Union – Caregiver Enterprise Agreement 2015 (s.185 – application for approval of a single-enterprise agreement) will be determined by Commissioner Johns.

The Community and Public Sector Union and the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Central Operations are in a s.739 (application to deal with a dispute) arm wrestle.