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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

Form & Rules


The key forms and rules for commencing proceedings are:

  • Commencing an originating application alleging dismissal in contravention of a general protection proceeding:
Forms:
  • Form 79 - Originating application under the Fair Work Act alleging dismissal in contravention of a general protection
Rules:
  • Commencing application for a writ of mandamus, prohibition or injunction under section 39B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) must file:
Forms:
  • Form 69 – Originating application for relief under Section 39B Judiciary Act
Rules:

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