Nathan, He really doesn’t like you…
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Taken from the Spring Edition of Workplace Review. This is my book review of THE FOG ON THE HILL by Frank Sartor. |
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He Just Keeps Writing
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MICHAEL TOOMA, SAFETY, SECURITY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT LAW (SECOND EDITION) THE FEDERATION PRESS 2011
The preamble to the introduction to this book reads: “Safety, Security, Health and Environment Law” is the body of law concerned with the regulation of health, safety, security and environmental risks arising from business undertakings. These laws are currently set out in different statutes dealing with occupational health and safety, occupational security and anti-terrorism, and environmental regulation and cases interpreting of the provisions of these statutes….. |
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New art acquisitions: Artist – Bart Oswald
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This is my latest purchase from a recent exhibition called “SURFACE” by Bart Oswald. This photographic print is titled Open Cut #1 (2011)
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Of Roosters, Ducks and Elephants
ON CALL INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLATORS AGENCY PTY LIMITED v COMMISSIONER OF TAXATION (NO.3) [2011] FCA 366 (13 APRIL 2011)
Justice Bromberg has provided a useful summary of the applicable law in relation to the common dispute as to whether a particular person is an employee or an independent contractor. This case involved a challenge by On Call Interpreters and Translators Agency Pty Limited (On Call) against a finding by the Commissioner of Taxation that its interpreters and translators were properly characterised as employees . As a consequence of which On Call should have paid the superannuation guarantee charge on the remuneration it had paid. In reaching his conclusion, Justice Bromberg traversed the major authorities and tests established by the High Court and other senior courts . He supported the need to go behind the label parties may expressly place upon their relationship in order to determine its proper legal characterisation. [...] Continue Reading…
