Dial a Doctor Group Pty Ltd is facing a s.372 (Application to deal with other contravention disputes) in front of Fair Work Commissioner Booth in his Brisbane chambers (Maguire).
July 13, 2018
Haematology and Oncology Clinics of Australia Research Centre Limited has a s.372 (Application to deal with other contravention disputes) with which it must contend before Commissioner Booth in his Brisbane chambers at noon (Tyrrell).
July 13, 2018
Townsville Aboriginal & Islander Health Service is facing a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) before Commissioner Spencer in Townsville Supreme, District and Magistrates Court Complex 31 Walker Street Townsville (Hussey).
July 13, 2018
ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS – dispute about matter arising under agreement – consultation – s.739 Fair Work Act 2009 – alleged disputes under the Aged Care Services Australia Group P/L, ANMF and HWU (Victoria) Enterprise Agreement 2017 – disputes relate to an allegation that Japara had failed to properly consult with employees regarding the introduction of roster and staffing changes at its Central Park and Goonawarra facilities – interim orders sought by the ANMF would prevent the implementation of the new rosters and would require Japara to consult with the ANMF – Japara argued that there had been no attempt by the ANMF to resolve the matter in the way contemplated in the dispute resolution procedure – MC Labour Services considered – reference to the Commission is only possible at the point that ‘all agreed steps for resolving it have been taken’ and, that arbitration on the part of the Commission can only occur after endeavours by the Commission to resolve the dispute through mediation and/or conciliation have taken place – Commission satisfied that it does not have the requisite jurisdiction in relation to either alleged dispute – application for interim orders refused. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation v Japara Healthcare Limited t/a Japara Healthcare / Better, in every respect and Anor
July 13, 2018
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT – misconduct – s.394 Fair Work Act 2009 – application for unfair dismissal – applicant dismissed for serious misconduct – he messaged younger female colleague through social media – message was of an offensive and sexual nature – applicant claimed to have been drinking in a pub when message was sent – Commission found applicant to have breached respondent’s harassment and discrimination policy – considered age imbalance between applicant and colleague – dismissal not harsh, unjust or unreasonable – application dismissed. Bridgwater v Healthscope Operations P/L t/a Prince of Wales Private Hospital
July 13, 2018
An 87-year-old woman has been charged with dangerous driving causing death after her car hit an 86-year-old man on a mobility scooter in Melbourne’s northeast.
July 13, 2018
Six people including a child have been hurt after a car crashed into an ambulance carrying a patient in Dianella.
July 13, 2018
Lake Macquarie police have charged a man, 83, with indecent assault after an alleged attack at a Charlestown aged care facility. Police said a man told staff at the facility at about 8.30am on Friday May 11 that he was waiting for a woman, 94, to finish her breakfast. An hour later a staff member entered the woman’s room and saw the man allegedly indecently assaulting her. “The man followed the staff member out of the room, he questioned her before returning to the woman’s room,” police said in a statement. “He was not seen again by staff.” Lake Macquarie police began an investigation. About 3.30pm on Tuesday they arrested an 83-year-old man. He was charged with indecent assault and granted conditional bail to face Newcastle Local Court on August 9.
