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The High Court has clarified the scope of 'genuine redundancy' under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) in its decision in Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd v Bartley [2025] HCA 29. The decision provides important guidance on how employers must approach redundancy decisions. On 6 August 2025, the High Court unanimously dismissed an appeal made by Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd (Helensburgh), concerning the dismissal of 22 employees.
NCAT dismisses disability discrimination complaint because applicant failed to disclose disability Mr Kenworthy (the applicant) alleged that the respondent, Heartbeat Centre Coffs Harbour Limited (Heartbeat) engaged in unlawful discrimination against him in the area of employment on the basis of a disability (namely, a shoulder injury) in contravention of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) (AD Act).
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