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Poor HR a contributor to toxic parliamentary workplaces: Report

A review conducted by former Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick has found poor HR practices and people management have contributed to s-xual harassment and assault and bullying in NSW parliamentary workplaces and that cultural, policy and legislative barriers are preventing reporting of incidents.


No IR protections for sacked public health CEO: Court

A former public health service chief executive who claimed discrimination on the basis of "severe depression" has failed to overturn a tribunal's finding that it lacks the power to hear his bid for reinstatement and compensation.


Suspended cardiologist seeks court bypass

An eminent cardiologist facing multiple allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards colleagues and patients, including that he said he did not "give a shit" about a patient's pacemaker, is seeking court orders calling off an investigation and revoking his suspension.

HR manager's "zero interest" in debating vax policy: FWC

A government corporation's HR manager had "zero interest" in discussing workplace COVID-19 vaccination requirements with a worker who justifiably raised the matter under an agreement's dispute terms, the FWC has found.

Public sector pay cap "hinders" tribunal: Ex-president

A former NSW IRC president has told an event marking the tribunal's 120th anniversary that limits on its powers and jurisdiction, such as the State Coalition Government's wages cap, hinder its ability to be "a just institution".

Queensland teachers in line for rises of up to 7%

The Queensland Government appears to be continuing the rollout of its revised public sector wages policy, reaching an in-principle deal with the State's teachers that will deliver 11% in pay rises over three years, plus "cost of living top-up payments" of up to 3% a year.

Victoria to limit use of harassment NDAs

Victoria's Andrews Labor Government has today announced it is implementing recommendations from its workplace sexual harassment taskforce, including restricting the use of non-disclosure agreements.