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Australia’s border policies from 1 November 2021

Migration Services| 27 Oct 2021

Australia’s border policies from 1 November 2021

The Federal Government has released its guidance on Australia’s border policies from 1 November 2021. After close to 18 months of strict movement control, steps are being made to allow more movement in and out of Australia. We examine the latest policies.

Expanded mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy to cover 75% of WA workforce

Employment & Workplace Relations| 22 Oct 2021

Expanded mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy to cover 75% of WA workforce

In response to updated health advice, the Western Australian Government has issued a new mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces.

Mandatory vaccination directions in Victoria

Employment & Workplace Relations| 12 Oct 2021

Mandatory vaccination directions in Victoria

Victoria's new COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions impose obligations on employers in Victoria about the vaccination of certain workers. Fines may be imposed for non-compliance or the provision of false information.

Employee not dismissed unfairly for failing to vaccinate: FWC Full Bench decision

Employment & Workplace Relations| 05 Oct 2021

Employee not dismissed unfairly for failing to vaccinate: FWC Full Bench decision

In an important decision, a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has upheld an earlier decision in favour of an employer that dismissed a receptionist in an aged care facility who refused a mandatory vaccination against influenza.

Changes to long service leave: when will an international employee accrue leave?

Employment & Workplace Relations| 13 Sep 2021

Changes to long service leave: when will an international employee accrue leave?

The way the courts view long service leave when it comes to overseas service may have shifted, at least in Victoria, following a recent Supreme Court of Appeal decision.