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14 October 2026
Authored by: Adam Jamieson
October is National Safe Work Month. Each week, Cooper Grace Ward's workplace relations and safety team will ask you to think about the safety systems and practices in your business. ...

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Full Bench confirms non-parties can appeal an arbitrated dispute

A Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has confirmed that a person or organisation who was not a party to a workplace dispute or arbitration of that dispute can appeal the Commission’s arbitrated decision in certain circumstances. The decision, arising from a childcare classification dispute, has implications for any organisation operating under a modern award or enterprise agreement that facilitates resolution by arbitration.

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