A Canberra event manager has been found guilty of stealing over $70,000 from the Master Builders Association (MBA) to feed his gambling addiction. Luke Lowes was ordered to pay more than $5,000 in reparations and complete 200 hours of community…

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For the purposes of bullying claims under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act), the recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision in Dr Andrew Amos [2024] FWC 2081 confirms that the broad scope of the definition of “worker” may include a member of an association. This decision has significant implications for organisations that rely on the contributions of volunteers, especially in professional and membership-based organisations.

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On June 26 1974, the very first barcode was scanned on a packet of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit gum and set into motion a vital, global system that would revolutionise how we live, shop and work. From its earliest known beginnings as lines drawn in the sand on a beach in 1948, the universal barcode came to be over 50 years ago when industry leaders in the grocery sector agreed on a single…

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  Technology companies say job graduate readiness is at its lowest levels, with most believing 99 per cent are not able to jump in and perform effectively after leaving university. Just 1 per cent…

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  Medical student Kaitlin Brownhill, from the suburbs of Brisbane, is part of a generation of young doctors striving to improve by specialising. She never expected to find those qualifications in outback Burketown, nestled on the Gulf of Carpentaria. “While…

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The Australian Dental Industry Association wishes a warm farewell and thank you to their Exhibitions Operations Manager, Jan Van Dyk, who is leaving ADIA after more than 18 years' service. Jan commenced as ADIA's Admin Manager, and has since overseen more than 25 exhibitions, including ADX, since its inception in 2006. With her purple hair and colourful suits, Jan has been a stalwart of the Association, playing a critical role in the management of our membership and exhibition operations. Taken…

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Changes to legislation that would allow the Albanese government to cap international…

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  The Australian Beverages Council, Australian Association of Convenience Stores and National Retail Association commend the South Australian Government for its action to remove non-compliant energy drinks from retail shelves across the state.Australia has some of the strictest regulations around energy drinks in the world, regulated by Standard 2.6.4 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.Under this Standard,…

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Venue Management Association (VMA), the peak body for venue industry professionals in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, today announced that Joel Edmondson has been named as Chief Executive Officer. Joel will replace VMA’s Chief Executive Officer of more than six years, Michael Brierley, who will remain with VMA in a part-time capacity as the Association’s Company Secretary. Mr Edmondson’s employment with the VMA will commence on 29th July 2024. Edmondson has more than…

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The West Australian Country Women's Association (CWA) has welcomed men into its ranks after 100 years, with members voting almost unanimously to grant men membership rights. The vote comes as the CWA celebrates its centenary in Western Australia, and the historic vote is part of a swathe of constitutional changes voted in by members at the association's annual general meeting. Despite some early concerns that the landmark vote might not pass, 108 branches from around the state voted 106…

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Current Vice President Dr Danielle McMullen FRACGP has been declared by the returning officer as the next President of the Australian Medical Association after nominating unopposed — the first unopposed leader since Dr Steve Hambleton. AMA President Professor Steve Robson said Dr McMullen — a highly respected leader in the health landscape — has developed excellent relationships, including a robust relationship with federal Minister for Health Mark Butler. “I am delighted to be handing…

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