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.
In dealing with unregistered unions, employers in Queensland should ensure direct communication with their employees as a means of preserving the relationship with them.
The case of Upan Company Pty Ltd v Gold Coast City Council [2022] QCA 75 concerned an appeal to the Queensland Court of Appeal against the decision of 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.
The case of Cox v Brisbane City Council & Anor [2022] QPEC 10 concerned a submitter appeal to the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland.
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.