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AI Wearables: Evidentiary Risks in FWC Anti-Bullying Cases

An article discusses the evidentiary risks and admissibility of covert recordings made by employees using AI wearables in Fair Work Commission proceedings, particularly concerning unfair dismissal, general protections,...

10 Aug 2026
Case LawprecedentNational

FWC Upholds Dismissal Due to Incapacity for Work

The Fair Work Commission Full Bench refused an appeal, upholding a dismissal that was found not harsh, unjust, or unreasonable due to the applicant's incapacity for work and the absence of any return-to-work prospects.

8 Aug 2026
AnnouncementnewsNational

Safe Work Australia Guidance on AI & Digital Technologies WHS Risks

Safe Work Australia has released new guidance on managing work health and safety risks, including psychosocial risks, associated with artificial intelligence and digital technologies.

8 Aug 2026
AnnouncementstatuteNSW

NSW WHS Act Duty on Approved Codes of Practice

Changes to the NSW Work Health and Safety Act, effective 1 July 2026, introduce a new duty for Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBUs) to comply with applicable Codes of Practice or provide an equivalent or...

8 Aug 2026
Case LawprecedentVIC

VCAT Emphasises Workplace Sexual Harassment as WHS Issue in Recent Decision

A recent Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) decision highlights that workplace sexual harassment is a work health and safety issue, requiring employers to identify and control hazards that can cause...

5 Aug 2026
AnnouncementnewsNational

Safe Work Australia Launches Campaign to Reduce Workers' Compensation Stigma

Safe Work Australia is initiating a campaign from August to November 2026 to reduce stigma around workers' compensation, providing resources for employers, supervisors, and workers to foster supportive workplaces.

5 Aug 2026
NewsnewsNational

Fair Dismissal Principles and Long-term Illness in Australian Workplaces

A guide updated on August 1, 2026, clarifies fair dismissal reasons under Australian law, including an employer's right to dismiss due to an employee's inability to perform essential duties or long-term illness, and the...

1 Aug 2026
NewsnewsVIC

Workplace Risk Assessment Guide Incorporates Psychosocial Hazards in Australia

An article published on August 1, 2026, outlines a five-step process for workplace risk assessments, emphasizing the integration of psychosocial hazards like workload and isolation alongside physical hazards, referencing...

1 Aug 2026
Case LawprecedentNSW

State of New South Wales (Sydney Local Health District) v BNV [2026] NSWCA 77

BNV, an office clerk at RPA Hospital, had longstanding PTSD and major depression from non‑work trauma.

29 July 2026
LegislationstatuteNSW

NSW Workers' Compensation Reforms Impact Psychological Injury Claims from July 1, 2026

Significant reforms to New South Wales' workers' compensation scheme, effective from July 1, 2026, introduce a new eligibility test for primary psychological injury claims, requiring a defined 'relevant event' and...

29 July 2026
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