In dealing with unregistered unions, employers in Queensland should ensure direct communication with their employees as a means of preserving the relationship with them.
Employers be aware that enterprise agreements made prior to the introduction of the Fair Work Act continue to operate beyond their nominal expiry date in the absence of an application to have them terminated or replaced.
The case of Wormell Pty Ltd v Gold Coast City Council & Anor (No 2) [2021] QPEC 22 concerned a submitter appeal to the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland (Court) against the decision of the Gold Coast City Council
The case of Graya Developments Pty Ltd v Brisbane City Council [2021] QPEC 49 concerned an appeal to the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland against the decision of the Brisbane City Council.
The case of Cox v Brisbane City Council & Anor [2022] QPEC 10 concerned a submitter appeal to the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland.
Melville on behalf of the Pitta Pitta People v State of Queensland [2022] FCA 387 concerned an application for compensation in relation to extinguishment or impairment of native title filed in the Federal Court of Australia.