RSLWA chief executive John McCourt was punched in the head and called a racist by a stranger on Friday night as anger over a new Anzac Day policy turned violent. Mr McCourt yesterday described the last 24 hours as “the worst of my life” — as RSLWA continues to get roasted over a new policy that discourages the organisation’s 130 branches from holding Acknowledgement of Country services and flying the Aboriginal flag at Anzac Day and Remembrance Day services. “I was accosted on my way home last night,” the 65-year-old said.
February 24, 2020
A s.185 (Enterprise agreement) application from St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland for the St Vincent De Paul Society Queensland Employee Agreement 2020 (Social, community, home care and disabilities services) has been approved by Deputy President Saunders in Newcastle on 21 February 2020.
February 24, 2020
A s.185 (Enterprise agreement) application from Glenn-Craig Villages Pty Ltd T/A CraigCare for its Glenn-Craig Villages Pty Ltd (Trading as CraigCare) ANMF and HSU Emperies Agreement 2019 has been granted by Fair Work Deputy President Masson in Melbourne on 21 February 2020.
February 24, 2020
Rochester and Elmore District Health Service has a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) to defend before Commissioner McKinnon in Court 3 – Level 6 and Conference Room B – Level 6 in Melbourne (Gleeson).
February 24, 2020
A s.365 (General protections) order sought by Amy Tickle against Tricare Labrador Aged Care Pty Ltd has been granted by Deputy President Boyce in Sydney on 21 February 2020. Case synopsis: Application to deal with contraventions involving dismissal – request for extension of time to file application – combined reasons for delay give rise to exceptional circumstances – extension granted.
February 24, 2020
Wellington’s Regional Healthy Housing Group has appointed it’s first Executive Officer. Amanda Scothern, who is currently the Programme Manager for Timor Leste with the International Women’s Development Agency in Melbourne will take up the role in early April.
February 24, 2020
After the Bell Aus Pty Ltd has a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) on its legal desk for answering before Deputy President Young in Court 4 – Level 6 and Conference Room C – Level 6 in Melbourne (Dufty).
February 24, 2020
Townsville’s cycling community is furious but not surprised as they call for tolerance after a group of cyclists were mowed down on their morning ride. Respected medical professionals John Masson, wife Kirsteen Masson and Di Graham are among five experienced cyclists who were injured in the carnage on Dalrymple Rd yesterday. The 28-year-old Mount Louisa man alleged to have hit them and fled the scene will face court today charged with six offences, including dangerous operation of a vehicle while adversely effected by an intoxicating substance.
