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Proposed amendments to Victoria's OHS regulations released

WEBIn an effort to better address workplace psychological hazards and injuries in Victoria, proposed amendments to Victoria’s Occupational Health and Safety …

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Recent development in psychosocial risk regulation

WEBRecent development in psychosocial risk regulation. Over the last three years, there has been a spotlight on ‘psychosocial risks’. As a result, we have seen a …

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The Evolving Workplace: Employment & Safety

WEBRoland Hassall and Bill Kritharas discuss key employment and safety developments in 2020, from recent changes to work health and safety laws, industrial …

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Sparke Helmore announced as a finalist for Pro Bono Program of …

WEB30-June-2023. Congratulations to the Pro Bono team for their outstanding efforts and dedication to pro bono in FY22. Through our dedicated Pro Bono practice, we strive to …

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Falsified medical certificates: a "valid" reason for termination

WEBThe Fair Work Commission (FWC) Full Bench (FWCFB) has refused permission to appeal a decision of a single member, who earlier found that falsifying a medical certificate did not …

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Queensland's new Code of Practice into psychosocial hazards in

WEBThe Queensland Government has introduced a new Code of Practice ( Code) under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, labelled Managing the risk of …

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The wait is over: a glance at Western Australia's WHS Act

WEBWestern Australia’s Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) (WHS Act) is now in operation.After much anticipation and a delay in commencement (while awaiting …

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Sam Jackson :: Sparke Helmore

WEBSam loves sport in all forms. His biggest passions are the Richmond Tigers, Philadelphia 76ers and Liverpool FC. He enjoys travelling as often as he can and has a particular soft …

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Safety :: Sparke Helmore

WEBSafety litigation is a large part of what we do, too. From managing claims and advising on litigation strategies, to conducting executive liability briefings. We also assist with …

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Reforms to Victoria’s WorkCover Scheme will impact

WEBMental health claims for burnout and stress will be ineligible for weekly compensation but continue to attract provisional payments for 13 weeks for medical treatment with …

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The power to make lawful and reasonable directions in a COVID

WEBAs Australia moves towards its COVID-19 vaccine roll out, a key area of concern for employers is whether they can give employees directions related to the impact of the …

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Marie Panuccio :: Sparke Helmore

WEBMarie commenced her career as a solicitor at the NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office, acting for the State of NSW with respect to intentional tort and negligence claims against the NSW …

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PIPA: the Gatekeeper to medical negligence claims in Queensland

WEBThe Gatekeeper. For any personal injury claim based on a medical incident, section 9A (9) (d) of the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 (Qld) (PIPA) states that the claimant’s …

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Jehan Mata :: Sparke Helmore

WEBJehan holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Biology) with a major in Psychology from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and completed her Bachelor of Laws …

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Rossana Parmegiani :: Sparke Helmore

WEBAbout Rossana. Rossana regularly advises and represents the public and private sector on work health and safety (WHS) issues, compliance and WorkCover prosecutions. Having …

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Luke Holland :: Sparke Helmore

WEBBefore joining Sparke Helmore in 2006, Luke worked in the UK as an in-house lawyer and as a legal officer for the British Crown. He advised the two largest employers in the UK: …

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Queensland director imprisoned for reckless conduct in WHS

WEBHe leads Sparke Helmore’s Workplace practice in Brisbane. Late last week, a Queensland company director, Gary Lavin, was convicted and sentenced to one year imprisonment …

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Marie-Clare Elder :: Sparke Helmore

WEBLife before Sparkes. Prior to joining Sparke Helmore, Marie-Clare was a partner in private practice in Australia. Before entering private practice, Marie-Clare was the Senior Legal …

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