Taxpayers may have to foot the legal bill for former Health Services Union boss Kathy Jackson when she stands trial accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars. Jackson, 49, appeared before the Victorian County Court on Friday for a directions hearing about a trial over the 166 charges she faces. The former union boss has been charged with 18 counts of theft, 147 counts of obtaining financial advantage by deception, and one charge of obtaining property by deception. Her lawyer told judge Lisa Hannan that Jackson had a “dire” financial situation and would need to apply for Legal Aid to defend her at trial. Her lawyer also said there had been a tragedy in Jackson’s family and her stepson had died, with his death the subject of a coronial inquiry.
December 18, 2017
A s.185 (Enterprise agreement) application by San Carlo Homes for the Aged Pty Ltd T/A San Carlo Homes for the Aged for its San Carlo Homes for the Aged Enterprise Agreement 2017 has been approved by Commissioner Cribb in Melbourne on 15 December 2017.
December 18, 2017
Townsville Hospital and Health Service has sacked an employee following serious workplace bullying and harassment allegations. The sacking follows a year-long independent investigation into workplace bullying within the health service conducted by consultant firm Ashdale. Since the investigation began, another staff member has resigned from the Ayr Health Service. THHS acting chief executive Kieran Keyes said he had recently reviewed two completed reports from Ashdale into workplace bullying. “Allegations against one staff member have been unsubstantiated and they are transitioning back to work, while a second staff member has had their employment terminated,” he said. “I’ve recently received two other reports from Ashdale. “Due to the nature and complexity of these reviews, I’ve sought additional information which will help to ensure the decision I take is based on the best possible information.” Mr Keyes said there was one other ongoing review that he was expecting a report on soon. “These reviews have been complex and longstanding issues within a small number of teams across our large health service,” he said.
December 18, 2017
Silver Chain Group Limited has had its Silver Chain Group Limited National (Non Nursing) Enterprise Agreement 2017 application approved by Commissioner McKinnon in Melbourne on 15 December 2017.
December 18, 2017
A s.185 (Enterprise agreement) application by Ramsay Health Care Australia Pty Ltd for its Ramsay Health Care Health Professionals Enterprise Agreement (Victoria) 2016-2019 has been granted by Deputy President Gostencnik in Melbourne on 15 December 2017.
December 15, 2017
The Department of Human Services is facing a s.372 (Application to deal with other contravention disputes) before Fair Work Deputy President Hamilton in Conference Room 2 in Canberra (Ford).
December 15, 2017
On a night of drinking, two mates detoured to a retirement village and used golf clubs to “smash” windows at the village. Bronson Phillip Whitney and Patrick John Sullivan appeared in Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on Thursday, both pleading guilty to wilful damage. The court heard the pair caused damages worth $546 on August 13 at a Torquay location. Police prosecutor Donna Sperling said the men had “been drinking” and “did not recall” the incident. Both were ordered to repay half of the cost of the damage, of $273 each. They were also fined $500 each. Whitney, 19, of South Grafton and Sullivan, 22, of Torquay, both represented themselves in court.
December 15, 2017
A s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) by Matthew Brown against Fitzgerald Memorial Aged Care Facility Ltd T/A Fitzgerald Aged Care has been rejected by Deputy President Booth in Sydney on 14 December.
