VHIA Weekly Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In this episode, Bree Marinier and Gabriella Haddad discuss the implementation of the proposed Health and Allied, Managers and Admin Enterprise Agreement 2025-2027.
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In this episode, Bree and Gabriella provide in-depth implementation guidance on the once off cash payment contained in the new Health & Allied, Managers & Admin agreement.
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In this episode, Tandis Ryan and Isabella Watson go in depth on an implementation topic arising from the Mental Health Agreement. The topic is changes to the Community Workload Management System.
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In this episode, Tandis Ryan and Tim Nagle go in depth on an implementation topic arising from the Mental Health Agreement. The topic is Workload Management and the insertion of bed-based staffing profiles into the Agreement.
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In this episode, Stuart McCullough and Maddie White will be discussing the recently distributed Implementation Guide for Employment Checks under the Nurses and Midwives Agreement.
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In this episode Duncan Baulch, VHIA Workforce Manager is joined by Stuart McCullough, VHIA CEO. They discuss the Commonwealth’s Nursing Supply and Demand Study and look closely at the projections for Victoria through to 2035.
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In this podcast, Stuart McCullough and Emma Scott discuss clause 41C of the Nurses and Midwives Agreement regarding 4 clear days.
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This episode highlights employer obligations when refusing a flexible working arrangement, following the Full Bench decision in Elizabeth Nade v Catholic Schools Broken Bay Limited as Trustee for the Catholic Schools Broken Bay Trust
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Continuing our implementation series for the Nurses and Midwives Agreement, this episode unpacks clause 63 – Fitness for Work.
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Continuing the recent implementation series for the new Nurses and Midwives Agreement, in this episode Stuart McCullough and Bree Marinier discuss flexible long parental leave in clause 68 and NES.
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As part of our on-going implementation series, Stuart McCullough and Madeleine White discuss the new clause 104A of the Nurses and Midwives Agreement entitled ‘Prevention of Gendered Violence including Sexual Harassment’.
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In this episode Duncan Baulch is joined by to Cassie Bramston, Director of the Victorian Virtual Consult Service at Norther Hospital. Cassie also coordinates the HRO Explorer Program. They discuss the success and future directions of the HRO Explorer Program which was a finalist at the 2024 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards.
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In this episode, Stuart McCullough and Emma Scott discuss provisions regarding the resolution of underpayments in the new Nurses and Midwives Agreement.
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In this podcast, Stuart McCullough and Emma Scott continue the implementation series for the new Nurses and Midwives Agreement and the amended Superannuation clause.
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This podcast continues VHIA’s implementation series with respect to a new clause, 16B which concerns climate change mitigation and sustainability.
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As part of our on-going implementation series, in this podcast, Stuart and Daniel unpack clause 70 of the Nurses and Midwives Agreement.
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In this episode, Stuart and Tim step through the amended clause 68 of the Nurses and Midwives Agreement, covering Parental Leave.
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In this episode, Stuart and Tim take an in-depth look at the annual leave provisions of the new Nurses and Midwives Agreement.
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As part of our implementation series, Stuart and Tim look at the consultation provisions at clause 11, 11A and 11B of the Nurses and Midwives Agreement.
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Biomedical Engineers Agreement 2024-2028 Implementation Forum
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Public Holiday Guides (December Update) - Australia Day 2025
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Victorian Public Health Sector (General Dentists')(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028
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In this episode, Stuart and Tim discuss the new clause 41A of the Nurses and Midwives Agreement and the recently released FAQ document.
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In Episode 308 Duncan Baulch is joined by Stuart McCullough, CEO of VHIA. They discuss the four priority areas highlighted in the VHIA Workforce State Budget Submission 2025-26
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In this episode Duncan Baulch is joined by to Erica Tong, Deputy Director of Pharmacy at Alfred Health. They discuss the success and expansion of the Partnered Pharmacist Medication Charting program.
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This podcast continues our implementation series for the new Nurses and Midwives Agreement, this time focussing on the amended flexible working arrangements term.
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Continuing the implementation series for the new Nurses and Midwives, this podcast puts the spotlight on amendments to clause 15, Managing Conduct and Performance.
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This podcast continues our implementation series for the new Nurses and Midwives Agreement, focussing on changes to the Qualifications Allowance, clause 31.
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In this episode, Stuart and Tim continue the implementation series for the new Nurses and Midwives Agreement by unpacking clause 45, Rosters.
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In this podcast Stuart and Maddie discuss the amended fixed term employment provisions of the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024-2028, which follows recent changes to legislation.
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Daniel and Bree host the third and final Closing Loopholes podcasts, addressing the Same Job Same Pay and Criminalising Wage Theft changes.
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Stuart and Tim discuss the new on call provisions of the (proposed) Nurses and Midwives Enterprise Agreement and explain the changes to ‘Accident Make Up Pay’, now retitled, ‘Compensation Make Up Pay’.
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In this episode, Duncan Baulch is joined by Janet Hicks, Chief Operations Officer , Sunraysia Community Health Services (SCHS) . They discuss the implementation of a Community Paramedic role at SCHS, how they will evaluate the role, and its expansion to other community health service sites.
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This week, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle talk through the changes to Part K of the Nurses and Midwives Agreement, which covers terms about Occupational Health and Safety.
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Join Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle as they summarise the key changes to Part G – Leave under the Nurses and Midwives Agreement.
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In this episode, Stuart and Tim discuss a new term of the proposed Nurses and Midwives Agreement regarding the offer of additional shifts and the right to disconnect.
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In this episode, we discuss new provisions at clause 42A (Permanent Night Shift) and 42B (Night Shift Rostering Principles – other than permanent night shift employees). The episode details the purpose behind these clauses and the actions required by Employers for compliance.
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This episode talks through the implementation issues that were the subject of VHIA Bulletin 3028, identifying what each provision is seeking to achieve and what actions an employer should take now to be ready for when the Agreement comes into operation.
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Daniel and Bree host the second of three Closing Loopholes podcasts, focusing on the Acts themselves and the changes that have already occurred as part of the changes.
Presenters: Daniel Pullin & Bree Mariner
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In Episode 289, Duncan Baulch is joined by Erin Southwell, Deputy Director of Nursing - Access, Coordination and Specialist Services at South West Healthcare. They discuss the implementation, success and response to South West Healthcare's Transition to Acute Program.
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In Episode 288, Stuart and Tim discuss a significant decision coming from the Fair Work Commission with respect to Aged Care. It’s a landmark decision concerning the setting of rates and gender equity and, given the level of member interest, we wanted to draw attention to it.
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In Episode 287, Daniel Pullin and Bree Marinier host the first of three Closing Loopholes podcasts, focussing on the Acts themselves and the changes that have already occurred as part of the changes.
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In Episode 286, Duncan Baulch is joined by Megan Hoffmann, the Director of Nursing Workforce at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. They discuss Royal Melbourne Hospital's approach to centralised recruitment and provide advice for members approaching this area.
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In Episode 285, Duncan Baulch is joined by Adjunct Professor Shane Crowe, Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Health. They discuss Western Health’s ‘Workforce Data Journey’ and provide advice for members approaching this area.
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In Episode 284, Bree Marinier and Maddi Batchelor discuss some key provisions within the New Maintenance Agreement. The discussion is focused around on-call & recall, breaks (including breaks between periods of work) and travelling, relocation & distant work.
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In Episode 283, Bree Marinier and Maddi Batchelor discuss some key areas of the new Maintenance Agreement relating to the scope/coverage of the Agreement. This includes a discussion around the capital works initiative clause and the introduction of new study leave entitlements.
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In Episode 282, Bree Marinier and Maddi Batchelor discuss the other priority implementation items within the new Maintenance Agreement, including superannuation on unpaid leave and the increase to an employee’s annual leave entitlement.
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In Episode 281, Bree Marinier and Maddi Batchelor discuss the entitlements under the proposed Maintenance Agreement 2023 that the Department of Health has requested be implemented before Fair Work Commission approval. This podcast supports the material provided to members in Bulletin 2966.
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In Episode 280, Senior Workplace Relations Consultant Georgia Dillon and Workplace Relations Consultant Madeleine White, delve into the world of alternative dispute resolution in the public health sector. They focus on VHIA's experience with the first independent dispute resolution panel process under the Mental Health Agreement.
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In Episode 279, Yvonne Urpis and Maddi Batchelor discuss upcoming public holidays and Bulletin 2955, which is available on the VHIA website and the VHIA Viva Engage Network.
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In Episode 278, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle provide an overview of the recent ANMF Log of claims.
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In Episode 277, Emma Scott and Bree Marinier discuss the inter-agency Gender-Based Standing Committee that was established this year.
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In Episode 276, Stuart McCullough and Georgia Dillon discuss the guidance released by the Australian Human Rights Commission addressing the recent legislative changes and new obligations that have been placed on employers in Australia. These changes are crucial in the ongoing fight to eliminate workplace sex discrimination and harassment.
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In Episode 275, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle discuss VHIA’s position paper on the consolidation of agreements, the issues of complexity and equity as well as member feedback. The paper was distributed to members in Bulletin 2939.
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In Episode 274, Stuart McCullough and Daniel Pullin discuss the commencement of the Ministerial Review of the Systems of Work and Employment Arrangements for Public Hospital Medical Staff.
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In Episode 273, Stuart McCullough is joined by Grant Forsyth (Director of Workplace Relations – AMA, CEO of ASMOF Victoria) to discuss the climate change terms of the Doctors in Training and Medical Specialists Agreements.
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In Episode 272, Stuart McCullough and Sharlini Jayadeva discuss the changes to the Fair Work Act which limits the use of fixed term contracts.This podcast supports the material provided to members in Bulletin 2943.
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In Episode 271, Stuart McCullough and Sharlini Jayadeva take a closer look at the Fair Work Act’s new Intractable Bargaining Declaration provisions.
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In Episode 270, Stuart McCullough and Sharlini Jayadeva discuss a recent Fair Work Commission Case: Suzie Cheikho v Insurance Australia Group Services Limited (2023) FWC 1792. An Employee was dismissed due to misconduct, which included the lack of keystrokes on their keyboard, while they worked from home.
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In Episode 269, Daniel Pullin and Maria Kopilas discuss the changes to the Medical Scientists Agreement that deal with Annual Leave, Personal Leave & Parental Leave.
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In Episode 268, Daniel Pullin and Maria Kopilas discuss the changes to the Medical Scientists Agreement that deal with Redundancy & Associated Entitlements.
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In Episode 267, Stuart McCullough and Sharlini Jayadeva discuss two recent cases decided by the Fair Work Commission, where the requirements and scope of regular and systematic employment, are explored.
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In Episode 266, join Emma Scott and Bree Marinier as they explain changes to the Allied Health Professionals Agreement regarding Supervision and Management (Clause 89).
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In Episode 265, Daniel Pullin and Sharlini Jayadeva discuss the changes to the Fair Work Act which follow the Australian Government’s new Protecting Worker Entitlements law.
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In Episode 264, join Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle as they discuss the Workplace Implementation Committee across Agreements.
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In Episode 263, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle discuss the Aged Care Work Value Case and, together with the recent Annual Wage Review decision of the Fair Work Commission, it’s impact for VHIA members.
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In Episode 262, join Maria Kopilas and Madeleine White as they unpack Clause 11 and 26 under the new Medical Scientists Agreement.
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In Episode 261, join Maria Kopilas and Madeleine White as they unpack Clause 30 and 30A under the New Medical Scientists Agreement.
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In Episode 260, join Daniel Pullin and Grant Forsyth, Director Workplace Relations for AMA Victoria and CEO of ASMOF Victoria as they discuss the Best Practice Guide: Prevention and Management of Workplace Bullying for DIT and Medical Specialists in Public Sector Health.
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In Episode 259, join Stuart McCullough and Daniel Pullin as they discuss the changes to the Parental Leave clause for the Doctors in Training and Medical Specialists Agreements.
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In Episode 258, join Stuart McCullough and Daniel Pullin as they discuss the changes to the Amenities and Facilities and Facilities when on Rotation clauses for the Doctors in Training Agreement.
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In Episode 257, join Stuart McCullough and Daniel Pullin as they discuss the changes to the Sabbatical Leave clause for the Medical Specialists Agreement.
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In Episode 256, join Stuart McCullough and Daniel Pullin as they discuss the changes to the Long Service Leave clause for the Doctors in Training and Medical Specialists Agreements.
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In Episode 255, join Emma Scott and Bree Marinier as they explain changes to the Allied Health Professionals Agreement regarding Annual Leave, Personal Leave (including Carer’s Leave) and Fitness for Work (Clauses 59, 62 and 64).
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In Episode 254, Maria Kopilas and Madeleine White discuss the changes to Pharmacy related entitlements in the new Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Agreement.
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In Episode 253, join Emma Scott and Bree Marinier as they explain changes to the Allied Health Professionals Agreement regarding terms unique to this Agreement. This is the second episode of a two-part podcast series, see episode 251 for part 1.
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In Episode 252, join Stuart McCullough and Daniel Pullin as they talk through all the terms relating to Fractional Specialists, including changes to the Fractional bands of pay.
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In Episode 251, join Emma Scott and Bree Marinier as they explain changes to the Allied Health Professionals Agreement regarding terms unique to this Agreement. This is the first episode of a two-part podcast series.
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In Episode 250, Stuart McCullough and Maria Kopilas discuss the amendments to key clauses affecting Psychologists under the Medical Scientists Agreement. This podcast will explain changes to clauses within the Medical Scientists Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding to assist employers with implementation.
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In Episode 249, join Emma Scott and Bree Marinier as they explain changes to the Allied Health Professionals Agreement regarding the Dispute Resolution Procedure and Independent Dispute Resolution Panel (Clause 14 and 14A).
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In Episode 248, join Emma Scott and Bree Marinier as they explain changes to the Allied Health Professionals Agreement regarding the Clause 15 Performance Management and Clause 16 Managing Conduct and Performance (previously Discipline clause).
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In Episode 247, join Emma Scott and Bree Marinier as they explain changes to the Allied Health Professionals Agreement regarding the Clause 47 (Hours of Work), 47A (Right to Disconnect) and 49 Breaks.
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In Episode 246, join Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle as they highlight changes to the Fair Work Act from the recent passage of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022. They’ll also be giving a summary of 2022.
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In Episode 245, member guests Ange Germech and Hien Nguyen join Daniel Pullin as they discuss a number of frequently asked questions that have arisen through the implementation of the Doctors in Training & Medical Specialists Agreement.
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In Episode 244, join Stuart McCullough and Daniel Pullin as they discuss the new Internal Locum provisions of the Medical Specialists agreement, including the effect on those who had previously utilised ‘zero hour’ contract arrangements.
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In Episode 243, join Maria Kopilas and Madeleine White as they unpack Clause 12 under the new Medical Scientists Agreement.
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In Episode 242, join Stuart McCullough and Emma Scott as they explain changes to the Allied Health Professionals Agreement regarding the Consultation and Consultation About Changes to Rosters or Hours of Work (Clause 13 and 13A).
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In Episode 241, Stuart McCullough and Maria Kopilas summarise the changes to the hours of work and rosters provisions of the new Medical Scientists Agreement.
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In Episode 240, Emma Scott and Sharlini Jayadeva discuss the implementation of the Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists & Oral Health Therapists’ (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2023 following bargaining under the Secondary Pathway and the approval of the agreement, VHIA on behalf of Employers and the CPSU on behalf of Employees with the assistance of the Department of Health and Human Services.
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In Episode 239, Stuart McCullough and Daniel Pullin will be explaining the changes associated with CME within the Medical Specialists Agreement, with a focus on the interaction between CME and Internal Locums and the changes to reimbursements for information technology devices or accessories.
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In Episode 238, Stuart McCullough and Daniel Pullin discuss the amended overtime clause for the new Doctors in Training Agreement.
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In Episode 237, Stuart McCullough and Daniel Pullin explain a major change to on call/recall arrangements for Doctors in Training. Specifically, they discuss the new clauses 38, 39, 39A and 40 of the Doctors in Training Agreement.
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In Episode 236, Maria Kopilas and Madeleine White discuss the new Long Service Leave clause in the new Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Agreement.
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In Episode 235, join Stuart McCullough and Daniel Pullin as they discuss the amended Hours of Work and rosters clauses and the new 24/7 Rosters term of the Doctors in Training Agreement.
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In Episode 234, Stuart McCullough and Maria Kopilas unpack the amended ‘Planned and Unplanned Absences’ term that concerns backfill of absent employees. The podcast focuses on the changes to this term arising from the most recent negotiation.
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In Episode 233, join Stuart McCullough and Daniel Pullin as they discuss clauses from the new Medical Specialists Agreement regarding rosters design - safe hours and workload management and review as well as the replacement of doctors on leave.
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In Episode 232, Tim Nagle and Sharlini Jayadeva discuss the new Long Service Leave clause in the new Mental Health Agreement.
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In Episode 231, Stuart McCullough and Daniel Pullin explain changes to the Doctors in Training Agreement regarding Discipline and Performance Management (Clause 13 and 13A).
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In Episode 230, join Stuart McCullough and Daniel Pullin as they explain changes to the Clinical Support Time (clause 18) of the new Medical Specialists Agreement.
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In Episode 229, join Stuart McCullough and Maria Kopilas as they discuss amendments to key clauses concerning workload and backfill for the next Medical Scientists Agreement. This podcast will explain changes to clause 33 in depth to ensure familiarity before the Agreement goes to ballot.
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In Episode 228, Tim Nagle and Sharlini Jayadeva discuss the Community Mental Health Discipline Mix clause from the new Mental Health Agreement.
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In Episode 227, Tim Nagle and Sharlini Jayadeva discuss the Crisis Team Workload Management System from the new Mental Health Agreement.
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In Episode 226, Tim Nagle and Sharlini Jayadeva discuss the Lived Experience Worker Translation process from the new Mental Health Agreement.
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In Episode 225, join Stuart McCullough and Madeleine White as they unpack Clause 14 under the new Nurses and Midwives Agreement.
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In Episode 224, join Stuart McCullough and Madeleine White as they unpack recall under the new Nurses and Midwives Agreement.
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In Episode 223, join Stuart McCullough and Madeleine White as they unpack the amended Fixed Term Provisions under the new Nurses and Midwives Agreement.
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In Episode 221, Stuart McCullough and Madeleine White step through clause 20 of the Nurses and Midwives Agreement regarding Casual Conversion. The clause has been amended significantly, and this podcast is intended to bring members up to speed on those changes and the reasons behind them.
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In Episode 220, Daniel Pullin and Bree Marinier present the fourth of our series of implementation podcasts for the Health & Allied, Managers & Administrative Workers Agreement which was voted up by eligible employees on the 16th of March 2022.
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In Episode 219, Daniel Pullin and Bree Marinier present the third of our series of implementation podcasts for the Health & Allied, Managers & Administrative Workers Agreement which was voted up by Eligible Employees on 16 March 2022.
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In Episode 218, Stuart McCullough and Madeleine White as they discuss the artist formerly known as ‘Discipline’, in the new ‘Managing Conduct and Performance’ provision of the Nurses and Midwives Agreement.
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In Episode 217, Daniel Pullin and Bree Marinier present the second of our series of implementation podcasts for the Health & Allied, Managers & Administrative Workers Agreement which was voted up by Eligible Employees on 16 March 2022.
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In Episode 216, Daniel Pullin and Bree Marinier discuss Bulletin 2732 and Salary Circular 801, which provide implementation guidance and the wage rates for the Health & Allied, Managers & Administrative Workers Agreement which was voted up by Eligible Employees.
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In Episode 215, no one enjoys a dispute. Nevertheless, it’s an important part of industrial relations work, so join Stuart McCullough and Madeleine White as they stroll through the new dispute settlement provisions of the Nurses and Midwives Agreement.
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In Episode 214, join Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle as they discuss the Redundancy and Associated Entitlements clause of the Nurses and Midwives Agreement, including changes arising from the most recent round of bargaining.
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In Episode 213, join Stuart McCullough and Madeleine White as they unpack the amendments to consultation provisions; including those applying to major change with a significant effect, changes to rosters or hours of work and ward amalgamations.
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In Episode 212, join Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle as they unpack the changes to the Annual Leave clause under the Nurses Agreement, including upcoming changes for weekend worker eligibility that apply from 1 July 2022, requirements for high demand holiday periods and excess annual leave.
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In Episode 211, Jim Babalis and Madeleine White discuss a case: Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union v Mt Arthur Coal Pty Ltd [2021] FWCFB 6059, that addresses the ongoing issue of mandatory vaccinations in the workplace.
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In Episode 210, join Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle as they look back, look forward, look to the side and look under the couch and outline the year that was in 2021 and the year to come.
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In Episode 209, Yvonne Urpis joins Stuart McCullough to discuss upcoming public holidays and Bulletin 2709, which is available on the VHIA website and the VHIA Yammer Network.
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In Episode 208, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle go in-depth on the changes to Parental Leave in the Nurses and Midwives Agreement. This podcast is part of our implementation series to familiarise members with changes to key Agreement terms.
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In Episode 207, Jim Babalis and Madeleine White discuss stopping sexual harassment at work and the new stop orders regime.
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In Episode 206, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle go through the looking glass as they unpack, explore and generally dissect the Long Service Leave clause in the proposed Nurses and Midwives Agreement.
Warning – may contain traces of maths.
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In Episode 205, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle go in-depth on two implementation issues arising from the Nurses and Midwives Agreement. These issues are Superannuation payments on parental leave and the Lead Apron Allowance.
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In Episode 204, Tim Nagle and Jim Babalis provide members with an update on the mental health bargaining process.
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In Episode 203, Jim Babalis and Madeleine White discuss Kimber v Sapphire Coast Community Aged Care Ltd, a NSW case of a lawful vaccination requirement.
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In Episode 202, Jim Babalis and Madeleine White discuss Wally Moszko v Simplot Australia Pty Ltd, a case that addresses how an insufficient investigation that leads to the termination of employment can be a case for unfair dismissal.
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In Episode 201, Jim Babalis and Bree Marinier discuss Tainsh and Willner v Co-Operative Bulk Handling Ltd [2021] FWC 338.
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In Episode 200, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle look back on the highs and lows of the past 200 podcast episodes. They’ll be covering VHIA’s member engagement journey, the results of the recent member satisfaction survey and outlining the organisation’s next key challenge – improving the industrial relations culture.
This episode also features a compilation of every single VHIA podcast blooper to date.
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In Episode 199, Stuart McCullough and Bree Marinier discuss the recent High Court decision in Workpac and Rossato regarding the definition of casual employment.
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In Episode 198, Emma Scott and Madeleine White recap the new definition of a casual employee introduced in the Fair Work Act 2009 and discuss a couple of common questions regarding casual employment that we receive through the query line.
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In Episode 197, Tim Nagle and Lexie Roso discuss the recent arbitration and the Full Bench decision concerning coverage of nurses where an employer is covered by both the Nurses and Midwives Agreement and the Mental Health Agreement.
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In Episode 196, Emma Scott and Bree Marinier discuss the NERR & Enterprise Bargaining Process, including amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 in December 2018 and how these impact the bargaining process.
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In Episode 195, Jim Babalis and Bree Marinier discuss the recent case: Jay Seo v Bindaree Food Group Pty Ltd [2021] FWCFB 2691 and the implications it could have on the sector.
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In Episode 194, Tim Nagle and Bree Marinier discuss upcoming changes to the Safe Patient Care Act 2015 as a result of the Safe Patient Care Amendment Act 2019 and 2020.
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In Episode 193, Jim Babalis and Madeleine White discuss an unusual unfair dismissal case, Ian Howard v Pinnacle People [2020] FWC 6975,that arose from the JobKeeper legislation.
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In Episode 192, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle discuss the Category 1 Priority Items for Nurses and Midwives implementation.
Further information is available in bulletin 2663.
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In Episode 191, Tim Nagle is joined by Workplace Relations Advisor Bree Marinier to discuss amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009, which insert additional provisions to the NES regarding Parental Leave.
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In Episode 190, Jim Babalis and Bree Marinier discuss WorkCover claims while working from home and provide employers with some tips regarding their approach to working from home.
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In Episode 189, VHIA's CEO Stuart McCullough is joined by the Senior Industrial Officer for the ANMF, Megan Reeve to discuss the best practice guide for flexible working arrangements for Nurses and Midwives in the Public Sector.
The guide will be issued to members with Bulletin 2657.
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In Episode 188, Emma Scott and Clinton Tomeldan discuss the implementation of the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2021 (2020 Agreement) following bargaining under the Secondary Pathway and the approval of the Agreement.
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In Episode 187, Jim Babalis and Madeleine White discuss a recent decision: Bou-Jamie Barber v Goodstart Early Learning [2021] FWC 2156, which was handed down by the Fair Work Commission regarding the mandating of vaccinations.
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In Episode 186, Jim Babalis and Madeleine White break down the case of Canberra Urology Pty Ltd v Renee Lancaster [2021] FWCFB 1704 to determine when a resignation is really a resignation.
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In Episode 185, Stuart McCullough and Madeleine White discuss amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 which, amongst other changes, create a ‘casual employee’ definition and insert casual conversion provisions into the NES.
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In Episode 184, Stuart McCullough and Bree Marinier discuss the recent focus on sexual harassment in the workplace, with a spotlight on the Guidelines published by WorkSafe last month.
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In Episode 183, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle discuss NM5 and above, a specific reference to level 5 through to 9 of the Nurse Manager stream within the Nurses and Midwives Enterprise Agreement.
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In Episode 182, Stuart McCullough and Bree Marinier discuss the Wage Theft Act 2020 in anticipation of its commencement by 1 July this year.
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In Episode 181, Workplace Relations Legal Officer Jim Babalis and Workplace Relations Advisor Madeleine White provide a review of the General Dentists Agreement.
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In Episode 180, Chief Executive Officer Stuart McCullough is joined by a special guest, the Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner, Dr Niki Vincent. They discuss the Gender Equality Act 2020, it's implications for the sector and go into detail on the three key activities for health services under the Act: gender impact assessments, workplace gender audits and gender equity action plans.
For more information please visit - https://www.genderequalitycommission.vic.gov.au/
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In Episode 179, Stuart McCullough and Bree Marinier discuss two decisions of the Fair Work Commission from 2020 that deal with access to personal/carer’s leave due to a change in caring responsibilities.
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In Episode 178, Jim Babalis and Clinton Tomeldan provide an overview of the Mental Health Royal Commission's final report. This will be expanded upon in future podcasts.
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In Episode 177, Tim Nagle and Lexie Roso outline the 2020 Safe Patient Care Amendment Act.
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In Episode 176, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle reflect on key events of 2020 and preview developments for 2021. The Episode also features outtakes which document the effects of Covid-19 on our podcast filming.
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In Episode 175, Bree Marinier joins Stuart McCullough to discuss upcoming public holidays and Bulletin 2618, which is available on the VHIA website and the VHIA Yammer Network.
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In Episode 174, Daniel Pullin and Maria Kopilas discuss the revised Progressive Agreement for the Public Sector Health and Allied, Managers and Administrative Worker Agreement which was attached to Bulletin 2616.
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In Episode 173, Emma Scott and Madeleine White discuss a recent decision handed down by the Fair Work Commission regarding the unfair dismissal of an employee who had mixed modes of employment and which also addresses casual thresholds for unfair dismissal.
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In Episode 172, Jim Babalis and Bree Marinier discuss the case of Jayson McKean v Red Energy Pty Ltd [2020] FWC 5688, which highlights what can go wrong with working from home arrangements during COVID-19 times.
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In Episode 171, Daniel Pullin and Maria Kopilas discuss the ‘High Risk Items Report’ for the Victorian Public Sector Health and Allied, Managers and Administrative Agreement.
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In Episode 170, Jim Babalis and Clinton Tomeldan discuss the bargaining claims which are deemed agreed in principle so far as bargaining for the Enterprise Agreement to replace the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2016 is still underway.
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In Episode 169, Emma Scott and Clinton Tomeldan discuss the notable changes within the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2021 (AHP Replacement Agreement) following bargaining under the Secondary Pathway.
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In Episode 168, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle discuss a recent Fair Work Commission decision involving stale allegations, secret recordings, an imposter, Border Force and some allegedly undercooked dumplings.
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In Episode 167, Stuart McCullough and Emma Scott discuss a recent decision handed down by the Fair Work Commission where the Full Bench has clarified its jurisdiction to deal with disputes under enterprise agreements that are no longer in operation.
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In Episode 166, Stuart McCullough and Emma Scott discuss a recent decision (Hudson v RMIT University [2020] FWC 4289) handed down by the Fair Work Commission which highlights and reinforces the general approach employers should take when dealing with an uncooperative employee.
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In Episode 165, Stuart McCullough and Emma Scott discuss Protected Action Ballot Orders, also known as ‘PABOs’. The discussion includes the legal framework for these applications and the approach VHIA takes when such applications are made.
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In Episode 164, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle discuss the recent High Court decision in ‘Mondelez’ which overturned the controversial Full Federal Court decision, clarifying the meaning of the term ‘day’ for the purposes of personal leave.
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In Episode 163, Daniel Pullin and Rem Richards discuss the Fair Work Commission’s New Approaches program.
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In Episode 162, Daniel Pullin and Clinton Tomeldan present part two of a two-part podcast, a continuation from last week where they discussed the commencement of the Review Stage for the Doctors in Training Agreement. This week they focus on the Medical Specialists Agreements.
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In Episode 161, Daniel Pullin and Clinton Tomeldan present part one of a two-part podcast discussing the commencement of the Review Stage for the Doctors in Training and Medical Specialists Agreements. This podcast will provide a broad summary of what to expect across both Review processes and will provide greater detail on the Doctors in Training Agreement.
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In Episode 160, Workplace Relations Legal Officer, Jim Babalis and Workplace Relations Consultant, Lexie Roso provide a summary of the Public Sector General Dentist Hybrid Classification Survey that was issued in Bulletin 2576. This podcast provides essential information for members in terms of how to complete the survey and the process of allocation of the hybrid positions. It follows Bulletin 2576.
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In Episode 159, Tim Nagle and Emma Scott break down the new wage theft laws that were recently introduced by the Victorian Parliament and go through some of the existing legislation regarding compliance.
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In Episode 158, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle outline the key changes proposed to the Safe Patient Care Act, including to amendments made to the rounding methodology and new Nurse/ midwife In-Charge Requirements. This podcast provides essential information for members in terms of proposed staffing and operational changes. It follows Bulletin 2571.
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In Episode 157, Stuart McCullough and Emma Scott discuss the key High Court decision involving adverse action. This podcast outlines how the reverse onus of proof is applied and provides important information for decision makers.
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In Episode 156, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle discuss the recent Full Federal Court decision in WorkPac and Rossato concerning leave entitlements and casuals.
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In Episode 155, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle discuss the general protections provisions of the Fair Work Act, including the meaning of adverse action and workplace rights.
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In Episode 154, Workplace Relations Legal Officer Jim Babalis and Senior Workplace Relations Consultant Rem Richards discuss the ANMF Log of Claims for the Mental Health Agreement, outlining key themes and claims.
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In Episode 153, Senior Workplace Relations Consultant Daniel Pullin and Workplace Relations Consultant Maria Kopilas discuss the Health Workers Union Log of Claims to replace the current Victorian Public Sector, Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers Agreement.
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In Episode 152, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle discuss the concept of ‘accessorial liability’ by which individuals can be held accountable for contraventions of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act). They outline the legislative provisions, relevant principles and relevant cases.
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In Episode 151, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle discuss the Public Sector Industrial Relations Policies 2015 which apply to public health services, particularly with respect to termination of employment as a result of redundancy.
Watch Episode 151 here - https://tinyurl.com/vhia-episode151
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In Episode 150, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle present the second part of VHIA's overview of the recent negotiations for a new Agreement covering Nurses and Midwives.
Part one of the video version of the podcast can be found here.
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In Episode 149, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle talk through key changes in Parts A to F (inclusive) of the Agreement. This podcast complements the Provision Summary of Changes document issued with Bulletin 2552.
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In Episode 148, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle summarise the content of the ‘high risk’ item report issued to members in bulletin 2552.
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In Episode 147, Senior Workplace Relations Consultant Emma Scott and Workplace Relations Consultant Maria Kopilas discuss the Gender Equality Act enacted by the Victorian Government on the 25th of February and outline the Acts impact on Public Health Sector Employers.
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In Episode 146, Clinton Tomeldan, Workplace Relations Consultant and Rem Richards, Senior Workplace Relations Consultant provide an overview of sexual harassment, a relevant FWC Decision and investigation principles.
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In Episode 145, Workplace Relations Legal Officer Jim Babalis is joined by VHIA's new Workplace Relations Advisor Bree Marinier to discuss Return to Work.
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In Episode 144, Workplace Relations Legal Officer Jim Babalis is joined by Mary Nguyen, Workplace Relations Advisor to discuss the CWMS Final Report.
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In Episode 143, Workplace Relations Legal Officer Jim Babalis is joined by Mary Nguyen, Workplace Relations Advisor to discuss the Health and Community Services Union (HACSU) log of claims.
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In Episode 142, Jim Babalis and Rem Richards discuss the Interim Report by the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System.
Discussion starts at the 1.05 time mark.
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In Episode 141, Emma Scott and Mary Nguyen discuss the definition of a regular and systematic work for a casual employee’s protection from unfair dismissal.
Discussion starts at the 1.41 time mark.
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In Episode 140, Rem Richards and Clinton Tomeldan break down the complex topic of industrial manslaughter.
Discussion starts at the 2.18 time mark.
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In Episode 139, Stuart McCullough and Senior Workplace Relations Consultant, Daniel Pullin discuss Bulletin 2512 and the Continuing Medical Education Implementation Guide for Medical Specialists.
Discussion starts at the 2.00 time mark.
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In Episode 138, Stuart McCullough and Senior Workplace Relations Consultant, Daniel Pullin discuss Bulletin 2511 and the Clinical Support Time Implementation Guide for Medical Specialists.
Discussion starts at the 2.44 time mark.
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In Episode 137, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle reflect on key events of 2019, preview developments for 2020 and summarise a recent Commission decision on the perils of Christmas Parties. The Episode also features outtakes, including footage from the mythical ‘forbidden podcast’ that was abandoned due to production difficulties.
Discussion starts at the 1.30 time mark.
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In Episode 136, Jim Babalis and Lexie Roso break down the frequently asked questions for the General Dentists Agreement.
Discussion starts at the 1.40 time mark.
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In Episode 135, Yvonne Urpis joins Stuart McCullough to discuss upcoming public holidays and Bulletin 2506, which was sent out on 22 November 2019.
Discussion starts at the 1.50 time mark.
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In Episode 134, Daniel Pullin and Maria Kopilas discuss the key points of the draft Employer Log of Claim for Health & Allied, Managers & Admin Workers.
Discussion starts at the 2.20 time mark.
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In Episode 133, Jim Babalis and Mary Nguyen discuss the complex subject of whistleblower protections and break down the recent legislative changes.
Discussion starts at the 2.35 time mark.
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In Episode 132, James Farrugia and Jim Babalis discuss and break down employment contracts and provide tips along the way.
Discussion starts at the 1.20 time mark.
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In Episode 131, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle discuss the Government-approved Employer Log of Claims and progress to date in discussions to date with ANMF to replace the current Nurses and Midwives Agreement.
Discussion starts at the 1.26 time mark.
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In Episode 130, James Farrugia and Emma Scott discuss classifying position description reviews, including issues to look out for and tips for working through them.
Discussion starts at the 2.15 time mark.
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In Episode 129, Workplace Relations Legal Officer Jim Babalis and Workplace Relations Advisor James Farrugia discuss creating and maintaining effective workplace policies.
Discussion starts at the 2.00 time mark.
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In Episode 128, Workplace Relations Legal Officer, Jim Babalis, is joined by Workplace Relations Advisor Mary Nguyen for her podcast debut, to discuss workplace investigations.
Discussion starts at the 1.50 time mark.
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In Episode 127, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle discuss the claims made by ANMF for the upcoming bargaining round. They’ll identify key themes and claims, including potential cost items and claims that may have an operational impact.
Discussion starts at the 1.48 time mark.
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In Episode 126, James Farrugia, Workplace Relations Advisor and Workplace Relations Legal Officer Jim Babalis break down managing misconduct in the workplace.
Discussion starts at the 2.10 time mark.
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In Episode 125, Emma Scott, Senior Workplace Relations Consultant and Clinton Tomeldan discuss the key points on the recently distributed draft Allied Health Professionals Log of Claims.
Discussion starts at the 1.11 time mark.
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In Episode 124, Jim Babalis, VHIA’s Workplace Legal Officer and Rem Richards discuss the key points of the draft Mental Health Log of Claims.
Discussion starts at the 1.40 time mark.
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In Episode 123, Stuart McCullough and Emma Scott discuss recent decisions of the Fair Work Commission on Biometric Data.
Discussion starts at the 1.40 time mark.
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In Episode 122, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle discuss the recent majority decision in ‘Mondelez’ which concerns the meaning of the term ‘day’ for the purposes of personal leave.
Discussion starts at the 1.59 time mark.
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In Episode 121, Stuart McCullough and Emma Scott discuss decisions of the Fair Work Commission as to what kinds of employee actions may constitute industrial action. There’s also some discussion about unicorns.
Discussion starts at the 1.59 time mark.
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In Episode 120, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle discuss the end of the Safe Patient Care Act grace period and the new mixed ward and birthing suite obligations.
Discussion starts at the 3.12 time mark.
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In Episode 119, Stuart McCullough and Daniel Pullin discuss dispute resolution procedures and the role they play in the Commission’s jurisdiction in a dispute. In particular, they’ll be discussing the Full Bench decision of the Fair Work Commission in The Australian Workers’ Union v MC Labour Services Pty Ltd [2017] FWCFB 5032.
Discussion starts at the 2.44 time mark.
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In Episode 118, Senior Workplace Relations Consultant Daniel Pullin introduces Clinton Tomeldan, VHIA's new Workplace Relations Consultant. They discuss the Doctors EBA, one year on.
Discussion starts at the 1.35 time mark.
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In Episode 117, Jim Babalis invites Senior Workplace Relations Consultant Rem Richards to discuss a common query – Working with Children’s Checks. Discussion includes the origin of Working with Children Checks, underpinning legislation, the definition of direct contact with a child, and when it is appropriate to require existing and prospective employees to have a valid check.
Discussion starts at the 1.07 time mark.
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In Episode 116, Workplace Relations Legal Officer Jim Babalis is joined by Workplace Relations Advisor James Farrugia to discuss the Mental Health EBA.
Discussion starts at the 2.19 time mark.
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In Episode 115, Senior Workplace Relations Consultant, Emma Scott invites James Farrugia to discuss Social Media and it's impact on employee relations in the workplace. Discussion includes the history of social media, its link to employment and an analysis of case history taking into account one of the first major social media cases for employment regarding Facebook and a more recent decision of the FWC. Find out more in Episode 115.
Discussion starts 2:40 time mark.
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In Episode 113, VHIA Workplace Relations Legal Officer, Jim Babalis invites Workplace Relations Consultant, Lexi Roso to discuss the serious importance of OHS Duties. This week, Jim gives a full explanation of OHS duties for a range of parties involved, and what the consequences of non-compliance are. Find out more about how OHS Duties cover all industry groups and which Duties are most prevalent for VHIA members.
Discussion starts at the 2.05 time mark.
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In Episode 111, Emma Scott and Lexi Roso discuss the Advanced Practice Structure that was introduced in the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2016 - 2020.
Discussion starts at the 1.50 time mark.
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In Episode 110, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle discuss the preparation of the log of claims for the upcoming Nurses and Midwives Agreement negotiations. They outline the key themes that will underpin the log of claims that will be submitted to the Department.
Discussion starts at the 2.23 time mark.
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In Episode 109, Stuart McCullough and Senior Workplace Relations Consultant Emma Scott discuss police checks, criminal history and employment.
Discussion starts at the 2.52 time mark.
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