When Does Employment Begin for Public Servants? Lessons from Heinis v Commonwealth of Australia In a recent case before the Fair Work Commission, an important question was answered: when does an employment relationship officially begin—when a public servant signs the offer letter, or only once they actually commence work? The decision in Brendon James Heinis v Commonwealth
Secure Local Jobs Certificate – what you need to know What is Secure Local Jobs? Secure Local Jobs is a program by the ACT Government designed to ensure that the money spent on goods and services circulates back into the local economy. When the ACT Government procures goods and services, it considers local businesses, giving
The PPSR is a forgotten trap in many business owners' minds when they come to sell their business. It's a very good idea to keep ahead of the game and make sure you check the register from time to time to see what, if any, registrations exist. Many of them are old and need to
In April 2025, a copyright controversy unexpectedly bubbled to the surface of Australia’s culinary and publishing world. Nagi Maehashi, the creator of the much-loved food blog RecipeTin Eats, publicly alleged that portions of her work had been reproduced without permission in ‘Bake with Brooki,’ a cookbook authored by Brooke Bellamy and published by Penguin Random
Changes to the ACT’s Discrimination Act On 11 April 2024, significant changes to the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT) (“Act”) came into force. These alterations include new areas of public life protected by the Act, narrowed exemptions and a positive duty placed on organisations and agencies to combat discrimination, sexual harassment and vilification. Here’s what you
Have you received notice of allegations of misconduct and are not sure what to do? Are you unsure of the process and your rights? Or are you the employer and want guidance on how to deal with misconduct? This article will provide general guidance on how misconduct is dealt with in the workplace and what
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