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About this NPA


The Employment and Industrial Relations National Practice Area (NPA) comprises of civil and criminal matters arising under the Fair Work jurisdiction and related legislation including:

  • workplace-related applications
  • writs of mandamus or prohibition
  • injunctions
  • declarations
  • prosecutions
  • matters transferred or appealed from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, other Courts or the Fair Work Commission.

Latest Judgments


  • 29 Sep 2023: Toma v Fair Work Commission [2023] FCA 1163
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - application for leave to appeal from decision to refuse leave to pursue racial discrimination action against Fair Work Commission and summary judgment - where applicant alleges apprehended bias by primary judge due to previous associations while in practice - where applicant alleges actual bias by primary judge - where…
    Judge: Bromwich J
  • 29 Sep 2023: Fair Work Ombudsman v Foot & Thai Massage Pty Ltd (in liquidation) (No 7) [2023] FCA 1164
    PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - application to set aside a notice to produce documents and a notice to admit facts - where notices issued after determination of liability and only remaining issues in the proceeding relate to orders for compensation, penalties and the form of declaratory relief - whether documents and admissions sought have any apparent…
    Judge: Katzmann J
  • 27 Sep 2023: Twomey v Que 5 Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 1155
    INDUSTRIAL LAW - judicial review of decisions of Fair Work Commission - permission to appeal to Full Bench of Fair Work Commission refused - unfair dismissal - minimum employment period - small business employer - application dismissed
    Judge: Jackson J

Form & Rules


The key forms and rules for commencing proceedings are:

  • Commencing an originating application alleging dismissal in contravention of a general protection proceeding:
Forms:
  • Form 79 - Originating application under the Fair Work Act alleging dismissal in contravention of a general protection
Rules:
  • Commencing application for a writ of mandamus, prohibition or injunction under section 39B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) must file:
Forms:
  • Form 69 – Originating application for relief under Section 39B Judiciary Act
Rules:

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