IR and employment law a focus of new HFW appointments
In a year where industrial relations is likely to be high on the agenda, HFW has boosted its skillset in this area
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Author: David Sexton
Crew and union call for federal intervention over loss of BHP jobs
The MUA has called on the federal government to help save the jobs of Australian mariners, but the government says the outcome indicates a fault in the laws
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Announcement close for new DPWA MD
An era has come to an end at one of Australia’s leading stevedores, with MD Paul Scurrah moving on
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Report released into cruise ship fatality
The death of a cruise ship crew member prompted a formal investigation by New Zealand authorities
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Giant superyacht registered in Cook Islands
Maritime Cook Islands wants to secure a larger share of the superyacht sector
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South Korea gives “green light” to fruit from Northern Tasmania
The discovery of Queensland fruit fly in northern Tasmania harmed the region’s ability to export fruit overseas
Read MoreDisruption reported from union work bans
Hutchison and the MUA have been urged to get back to the negotiating table
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Works bans to proceed at Sydney and Brisbane despite Fair Work hearing
Stevedore Hutchison Port Holdings and the wharfies are again at loggerheads over conditions and pay
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K+N becomes a Trusted Trader
The Trusted trader program aims to simplify many customs processes given the constant increase in trade volumes at Australian ports
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First prosecution for illegal timber imports
Those who fail to comply with laws surrounding timber imports can expect consequences, Minister Richard Colbeck says
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