Politics and Policy
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Have your say: National Anti-Corruption Plan
Helen Hull | April 3, 2012The Australian Government is conducting an extensive public consultation on the development of Australia’s National Anti-Corruption Plan.
A discussion paper outlining the Commonwealth’s current approach to corruption was launched on 19 March 2012. Public submissions in response to the paper close 20 April 2012.
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Have your say: review of Australian contract law
Helen Hull | March 27, 2012
On 22 March 2012, Attorney-General Nicola Roxon released a discussion paper to explore the scope for reforming Australian contract law.
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Sexual harassment is still alive and thriving
Alison Page | March 20, 2012Every year, workplace sexual harassment is one of the most common complaints received by the Australian Human Rights Commission. Lawyer Alison Page looks at how it continues to thrive in our work environments.
In February the Sydney Morning Herald reported the case of a senior executive of the Star City Casino being dismissed in the wake of complaints she made of sexual harassment against Sid Vaikunta, who was sacked late last year for the misconduct.
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The journey to gender equality in Australian workplaces
Helen Conway | March 20, 2012Helen Conway, Director of the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency, highlighted the urgency of closing the gender gap, when she delivered the Kingsley Laffer Memorial Lecture at the University of Sydney on 19 March and again in announcing those who were recognised as EOWA Employers of Choice.
Tonight I’ll be raising a glass to 67 NSW and ACT organisations which this year have been awarded the EOWA Employers of Choice for Women citation. Nationally, 125 organisations gained the citation in 2012, recognising their efforts in areas such as closing the gender pay gap, placing women in executive management and offering a flexible workplace for those men and women with caring responsibilities.
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Building a more productive Australia
Patrick Callioni | March 6, 2012Patrick Callioni continues to explore issues related to productivity and the future of Australian business.
Shortly after I wrote my last blog on productivity, the Commonwealth, Victorian and New South Wales governments announced cuts in some government agencies, allegedly needed to meet efficiency or budget targets.
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Have your say: Corporate Fault Reform Bill
Helen Hull | February 21, 2012You are invited to have your say on the Personal Liability for Corporate Fault Reform Bill 2012, which forms part of the National Partnership Agreement to deliver a Seamless National Economy.
Submissions close: 30 March 2012.
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Have your say: carbon units
Helen Hull | February 14, 2012
First 5000 members are invited to have your say about the position paper on the legislative instrument for auctioning carbon units in Australia’s carbon pricing mechanism.
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How to prevent a terrible nightmare at work
Sarina Russo | February 14, 2012Work can be a stressful place at the best of times, but difficult colleagues and staff can make it impossible. Sarina Russo looks at how to avoid hiring an office psychopath.
Not only can office psychopaths make your life a living hell, they can be charming and know how to avoid detection.
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Have your say: Fair Work Act
Helen Hull | February 7, 2012
You are invited to comment on the Fair Work Act Review. The Object of the Fair Work Act is to provide a balanced framework for cooperative and productive workplace relations that promotes national economic prosperity and social inclusion for all Australians.
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Conroy announces National Telework Week
First 5000 | January 17, 2012The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, has announced the creation of an Australian Telework week, following on from a unanimous vote by delegates at the 2011 National Economic Review.
At the summit, hosted by First 5000 parent company, Global Access Partners’ (GAP), Tim Fawcett, CISCO General Manager Government Affairs & Policy, made a case for Australia to follow the United States’ lead and create a National Telework Week. In the US more than 35,000 businesses and organisations pledge to allow employees to work from home for a week.
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Fair Work Act review outlined
Helen Hull | December 20, 2011The Federal Government has announced the details of an independent review of the Fair Work Act.
The review of the Fair Work Act, first announced when the legislation was introduced, will be conducted by Reserve Bank Board Member John Edwards, former Federal Court Judge, the Honourable Michael Moore and legal and workplace relations academic Professor Ron McCallum.
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Learn how an improved privacy strategy can increase market share
Peter Kocovski | December 19, 2011
As the issue of individual identity and privacy become more complex, organisations need more disciplined responses to protect customer and organisational interests and comply with best practice.
For many organisations, Contact Centres are now the first and sometimes the only point of contact for their customers. -
Have your say: Strata Laws
Helen Hull | December 19, 2011The New South Wales Government plans to commence a review of the State’s strata and community title laws in 2012, which may include significant amendments to the existing legislation.
Contributions close: 29 February 2012.
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Have your say: anti-discrimination laws
Helen Hull | December 13, 2011The Attorney-General and Minister for Finance and Deregulation launched a public discussion paper to seek community views on consolidating Commonwealth anti-discrimination law in September 2011.
The project to consolidate existing Commonwealth anti-discrimination law into a single Act is a key component of Australia’s Human Rights Framework. First 5000 members are invited to submit your opinions on the discussion paper until 1 February 2012.
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Top 10 Ways Marketers Waste Money
Darren Woolley | December 12, 2011TrinityP3’s Darren Woolley has created a resource that can to be returned to over again to remind ourselves of the basics you have to get right before you can ever have a chance to soar above your competitors.
While many advertisers are looking for complex and sophisticated strategies it is often the basics that are being overlooked or are totally missing.
