Floor care and cleaning services with washing machine in supermarket shop store

When is a safe system of work safe?

10 November 2021

By Sagorika Platel (Associate) If there was but one paragraph in the judgement of Mourkakos v Cleandomain Pty Ltd [2021] VCC 1648 (Mourkakos) which packs a punch and sets the

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Drawing lottery numbers using a rotavator. This popular social game is commonly known as Bingo in Australia.

Contractor v Employee Debate continues

7 October 2021

By Sagorika Platel (Associate) We are at an exciting juncture in the contractor/employee debate with two significant decisions on cusp of being heard in the High Court. However, and until

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Close-up shot of a cut off saw in action cutting away a section of concrete curb on a road repair project.Close-up shot of a cut off saw in action cutting away a section of concrete curb on a road repair project.

WorkCover Industry Classifications

18 August 2021

By Sagorika Platel (Associate) Unless you are self-insured, every employer in Victoria is subject to premiums associated with the statute based compulsory WorkCover Insurance Scheme. Every year, WorkSafe Victoria sets

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Estate agent shaking hands with his customer after contract signature

FRAUD DOES NOT PAY

5 May 2021

By Sagorika Platel (Associate) and Marcus Di Blasio (Employment Lawyer) McLean v Workers’ Compensation Regulator [2021] QDC 22 On 24 February 2021, the District Court of Queensland dismissed an appeal

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