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Latrobe Regional Hospital has a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) to defend in front of Commissioner Cirkovic in the Magistrates Court Commercial Road Morwell today (Scott).

The Australian Salaried Medical Officers Federation and Victorian Hospitals’ Industrial Association have a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) being heard at 2pm before Fair Work Commissioner Gregory in Court 5 – Level 6 and Conference Room D – Level 6 in Melbourne.

Vivability Inc has a s.372 (Application to deal with other contravention disputes) with which it must deal before Fair Work Vice President Catanzariti in his Sydney chambers today (Clayton).

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane will deal with a s.365 (Application to deal with contraventions involving dismissal) in front of Fair Work Deputy President Lake in his NSW chambers (De Maria).

WA’s Marie-Louise ‘ML’ MacDonald has been elected Retirement Living Council President. Nicholas Playoust (Managing Director – Retirement, AEH Group) and Tony Randello (Managing Director – Retirement, Lendlease), have been elected Vice Presidents.

Among any accolades or commendations that come Peter Maher’s way as he retires as Vinnies’ chief in Queensland none are likely to be more precious than a few words from one of his daughters. Looking back over more than 14 years in the chief executive officer’s chair, a comment from Peter’s daughter Belinda was up there among his most cherished memories. “One of the things (I remember) – and I think the highlight of my career, particularly with Vinnies – was when one of my daughters said to me, ‘Dad, I’m so proud of you …’,” he said. “That means more than anything else to a parent. So, that, to me, is what the society’s been about for me. “If that’s the message I’m giving my kids, that’s what’s important. “It’s not how much money I make or what I own or anything else like that. “That’s not what’s important. What’s the example I’ve set for my kids (is important).” Heading into retirement at the end of this month the 61-year-old’s looking forward to spending more time with those kids – Belinda and Juliette – and four grandchildren, with his wife Derrelle.

The Medical Council will pursue charges against Wellington doctor Deane Drew for allegedly entering multiple sexual relationships with vulnerable women patients. The media revealed in May that Wellington doctor Deane Drew is being investigated for pursuing women patients for sex over three decades at his central city practices. The first woman, Clara (not her real name) complained to the Health and Disability Commissioner in October 2016, followed by three more including Drew’s estranged wife, Catherine English. The Medical Council appointed a professional conduct committee (PCC) to investigate, which was initially expected to take 2-6 months. Two more complainants come forward during the investigation.

Karingal St Laurence Limited will face a s.365 (Application to deal with contraventions involving dismissal) matter before Deputy President Boyce in chambers in Sydney (Fry).