The Law

Racial and Religious Tolerance Bill introduced in Victoria
On 16 May 2001 the Racial and Religious Tolerance Bill 2001 was introduced into the Victorian Parliament. The bill effectively outlaws racial and religious vilification and provides for a separate process whereby offences will be heard before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) along with other anti-discrimination offences.
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Changes to long service leave
Following on from last year's long service leave review by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission, Queensland's new long service leave provisions took effect on 3 June 2001.
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Bereavement Leave
In 1998, the NSW Industrial Relations Commission established a minimum entitlement to bereavement leave for all employees covered by a NSW Award.
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