Employment & Industrial Relations
About this NPA
The Employment and Industrial Relations National Practice Area (NPA) comprises of civil and criminal matters arising under the Fair Work jurisdiction and related legislation including:
- workplace-related applications
- writs of mandamus or prohibition
- injunctions
- declarations
- prosecutions
- matters transferred or appealed from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, other Courts or the Fair Work Commission.
Latest Judgments
- 5 Jun 2023:
Isser v BHP WAIO Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 580
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - application for relief under Pt 3-1 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) - where relief similarly sought in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) ("FCFCOA") - whether FCFCOA proceeding associated matter - whether proceeding brought in contravention of s 32AA of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976…
Judge: Snaden J - 5 Jun 2023:
Murdock v Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd (No 2) [2023] FCA 569
INDUSTRIAL LAW - conduct said to be in breach of various terms of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) - alleged steps taken by the respondents in issuing directions that employees receive vaccinations to inoculate them against COVID-19 and subsequent termination of the applicants from their employment as a result of failing to comply with directions…
Judge: Burley J - 1 Jun 2023:
Gutierrez v MUR Shipping Australia Pty Limited (No 2) [2023] FCA 567
DAMAGES - assessment of damages for economic loss - damages for economic loss awarded
Judge: Burley J
Practice Notes
- Central Practice Note (CPN-1)
- Employment and Industrial Relations Practice Note (E&IR-1)
Form & Rules
The key forms and rules for commencing proceedings are:
- Commencing an originating application alleging dismissal in contravention of a general protection proceeding:
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- Commencing application for a writ of mandamus, prohibition or injunction under section 39B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) must file:
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Legislation
- Federal Court Act 1976 (Cth)
- Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
- Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 (Cth)
- Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth)
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