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Make a without prejudice offer to settle a dispute with your employer

Make a without prejudice offer to settle a dispute with your employer

If an employee wants to shortcut the workplace disciplinary process, or they’re having a tough time at work and want to look at negotiating an exit, they can consider making a ‘without prejudice’ offer to settle the dispute by offering to resign in return for a settlement payout.

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Death of 11-week-old baby leaves government department open to being sued for compensation

Death of 11-week-old baby leaves government department open to being sued for compensation

In November 2018, a distressing incident in regional South Australia exposed the dark reality of child neglect and systemic failures in child protection services. Government departments and other organisations and institutions have a duty to protect children under their care from harm.

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Positive changes to health assessments for child visa applicants born in Australia

Positive changes to health assessments for child visa applicants born in Australia

Changes to the Migration Regulations, which came into effect on 16 October 2024, recognise that children who have been born in Australia to overseas nationals and who have spent a significant part of their childhood residing here have a strong connection to the Australian community.

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Investigation into historical abuse at Wolston Park Mental Health in Queensland

Investigation into historical abuse at Wolston Park Mental Health in Queensland

In a significant development, the Queensland government has announced an investigation into Brisbane's Wolston Park mental health institution following an ABC report that uncovered historical allegations of sexual, psychological and physical abuse at the facility.

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