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Australia is currently experiencing several community outbreaks across the country.  Across the nation many restrictions have been re-introduced in recent weeks. Unvaccinated workers working in high risk workplaces can be a significant contributing factor to the spread of the COVID-19 virus.  There is also mounting pressure on Federal, State and Territory Governments to mandate COVID-19 […]

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On 28 June 2021, the National Cabinet agreed that at a minimum, the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine must be mandatory for all residential aged care workers. This means that across the nation, all residential aged care workers as a condition of working in a Residential Aged Care Facility (‘RACF’), must be vaccinated for […]

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Specialist Employment Law Firm, Aitken Legal celebrates its 15th year of operating on the Sunshine Coast this month, at the same time as it expands to open its third office located in Melbourne. The last 15 years have seen the firm grow from a small home office in Founder Lisa Aitken’s house, to a strong […]

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Christmas is not only the time to celebrate another year with family and friends, but it is also a time to celebrate your workforce, and your business’ achievements during the year. While Christmas parties can be great for team building and morale, such events are loaded with potential employment law risks. This Employment Update aims […]

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As quickly as the COVID-19 situation changes in Australia and worldwide, so too does the impact of the virus and the government restrictions on employers and their businesses. We will continue to update employers as information becomes available. In this Alert we look at the latest announcements and changes including: the new government restrictions announced […]

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