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A s.185 (Enterprise agreement) application from ACT X-Ray Services Pty Ltd T/A Canberra Imaging Group for its Canberra Imaging Group Enterprise Agreement 2017 has been been granted by Fair Work Commissioner Lee in Melbourne on 6 June 2018.

University of Otago Dentistry school head Paul Brunton has been appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Health Sciences. He replaces Professor Peter Crampton, who announced last year he would step down this year after 7-1/2 years in the role, and as Dean of the Medical School.

South Australian aged care provider Eldercare has appointed James Lawes as the board’s new chair.

Carlyle Gardens Retirement Village has appointed Michael Owens as new village manager at the Bargara facility.

Biraban Aboriginal Land Council will defend a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) lodged by a staff member (Pattel-Gray) in Newcastle.

The Canberra Hospital has a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) with which it must deal before Fair Work Deputy President Kovacic in his ACT chambers (Todd).

Last month, the hotel world was shaken to its core when TFE Hotels announced the resignation of their CEO and industry powerhouse, Rachel Argaman. Allan Vidor, Chairman of TFE Hotels announced Argaman would be pursuing “a new opportunity outside of the hotel and hospitality industry.” “I’ve had 20 wonderful, challenging, meaningful years at TFE Hotels and I have loved them all. We have introduced new brands, put our guests at the heart of our organisation and expanded into new countries,” Argaman said. “However, as I approached my 20-year milestone I knew that it was time for another adventure, to go and do something new.” “I am going to join Opal Aged Care as CEO. Opal has 71 Aged Care Residences and 29 in the pipeline.” “The Aged Care industry has the challenge of reimagining aged care in a more truly “home” like design and service model.” Though she said her new role does not signify a departure from hospitality, but her entrance into a different sector of the same industry.

A s.394 (Unfair dismissal) claim by Robert Bailey against Cater Care Australia Operations Pty Ltd T/A Cater Care has been given a second life by Fair Work Deputy President Dean in Sydney on 5 June 2018. He is allowing Bailey more time in which to build his case.