Amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Fair Work Act) give the Fair Work Commission jurisdiction over complaints of bullying in workplaces covered by the Fair Work Act. Previously, bullying could only be raised as an example of conduct that may breach adverse action provisions of the Fair Work Act or unfair dismissal laws. The amendments commence on 1 January 2014, six months later than originally proposed. Click here to read more.

Rachael Sutton, Partner and Dr Tim Smyth, Special Counsel