Qantas loses its appeal against a Federal Court decision that found the outsourcing of about 2,000 ground crew workers was illegal, and now waits to hear how much in compensation it needs to pay...

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has been hit with another class action lawsuit brought on behalf of asylum seekers.

The news that Australia’s most senior Catholic, Cardinal George Pell, has been found guilty of child sexual abuse will rightly send shockwaves through the Church and wider community both here and...

One of Queensland largest hospitality companies has had an “unconscionable” workplace deal axed after it allowed it to not pay staff any penalty rates.

Azmeena Hussain makes legal history as the first Muslim woman to break through to principal level in the law firm's 100-year history.

A senior child protection worker is suing the Victorian government for allegedly breaching an agreement that prevents staff from doing excessively long hours.

Court told government did not provide enough evidence to show Taiwanese hospital was equipped to treat child

An Aboriginal man who has lived in Australia since he was five is locked up in immigration detention and about to be deported to Papua New Guinea, his lawyers say.

A MEATWORKER, who claims he had to return to work soon after he was badly burnt on the job and later was unfairly dismissed, is now facing possible deportation.

Court rules against plan from home affairs department to continue treatment in Papua New Guinea

Marlene Sako's family tried repeatedly to get her help as her mental health disintegrated. Sadly, she died by suicide. They're now suing the Victorian government.

A senior child protection worker's court challenge shines a light on the culture within the state’s troubled child protection system.

Former Labor leader Mark Latham's defence to a defamation action has been thrown out by a judge who said it was "no mean feat" to try to come to grips with the "extraordinary" document.

A leading insurance lawyer warns changes to superannuation due to start on Wednesday will likely leave hundreds of thousands of people facing the coronavirus pandemic without life or disability...

Faruqi’s lawyers say settlement could cost former Labor leader more than $100,000

Nearly half a million casual workers are getting only restricted life insurance coverage through their superannuation, which the corporate regulator says may not be worth the money they are paying...

The Cancer Council is urging global chemical giant Monsanto to come clean on any potential links to cancer with one of its popular weed killers following a major lawsuit in the US.

The Victorian Government is pushing to adopt one of the strictest workplace standards in the world to prevent silicosis.

Schoolyard bullying was largely contained within school grounds in the pre-digital age. Now, it can follow students home and target them 24/7.

The National Disability ­Insur­ance Agency has negotiated ­secret settlements with three Australians worth almost $1 million in additional payments each year, exposing a strategy to avoid costly...

Former superannuation minister Nick Sherry says he despairs at the state of the sector.

With more than 100 deaths on Victorian roads this year, a trauma support service says there has never been a more urgent time to talk about safety.

Deliveroo has lost some of its workers' contracts and is asking them to sign new ones, threatening to terminate them if they don't.

Unions are advising members to opt out of getting their health data onto the system, saying it could potentially give employers access to their medical history.

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Harjinder estimates she is owed more than $60,000 in unpaid wages

The Beechworth Lawn Tennis Club is threatening legal action after former Minister for Sport Bridget McKenzie interfered in funding process for a community sports grants.

A new survey has found more than half Australians don’t have a will which an estates law expert warns can be a costly “nightmare” for loved ones left behind.

A 16-year-old Indigenous boy was locked alone in a cell for at least 22 hours a day for a month, while being called a “dog” by guards, according to a lawsuit.

New laws designed to prevent the lung disease silicosis will come too late for former stonemason Kyle Goodwin, but he hopes future generations of construction workers and miners will be protected.