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Breakdown in Monique Ryan’s relationship with staffer ‘pretty stark’, judge says
Angel Aleksov 2023-03-03 6:20 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has questioned a bid by Independent Monique Ryan’s chief of staff Sally Rugg to keep her job until her lawsuit against the MP is resolved, as the court released documents detailing the breakdown in the working relationship between the women.

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Monique Ryan’s chief of staff to argue Fair Work breaches ‘knowing and systematic’
Angel Aleksov 2023-03-02 11:30 pm By Christine Caulfield

Extended settlement talks in a Fair Work suit brought by the chief of staff to Independent MP Monique Ryan have failed, and lawyers for Sally Rugg will seek to add claims of serious contraventions to what they say is a test case for determining ‘reasonable’ overtime.

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MinterEllison pulls out of Adelaide Festival over Palestinian authors
Business of Law 2023-02-21 3:47 pm By Sam Matthews

MinterEllison has pulled its sponsorship of the upcoming Adelaide Festival because of the inclusion of two Palestinian writers known for their anti-Zionist views, citing concerns about “racist or antisemitic commentary.”

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Monique Ryan, chief of staff continue settlement talks in employment dispute
Angel Aleksov 2023-02-17 12:41 pm By Sam Matthews

Independent MP Monique Ryan’s chief of staff Sally Rugg will extend mediation talks with the politician and the Commonwealth, with the parties optimistic they can resolve Rugg’s Fair Work lawsuit out of court.

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Unions wins High Court challenge to NSW campaign spending limits
Australian Government Solicitor 2023-02-15 10:23 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The High Court has thrown out laws that banned unions and other third parties from spending more than $20,000 on political campaigns ahead of a New South Wales state election in March.

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Asset Energy wins review of Morrison’s denial of oil exploration licence
Australian Government Solicitor 2023-02-14 10:34 pm By Sam Matthews

Asset Energy has won Federal Court review of former Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s decision not to grant a two-year extension of a controversial offshore exploration license, after the government conceded that Morrison’s decision was “infected by apprehended bias.”

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Monique Ryan, chief of staff head to mediation over Fair Work claim
Angel Aleksov 2023-02-03 12:59 pm By Sam Matthews

Independent MP Monique Ryan is headed into settlement talks with her chief of staff, Sally Rugg, who has alleged the Commonwealth engaged in hostile conduct when it fired her for refusing to work “unreasonable” hours.

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‘Unreasonable hours’: Details emerge in suit by Monique Ryan’s ex-chief of staff
Employment 2023-01-31 4:38 pm By Sam Matthews

The former chief of staff for independent MP Monique Ryan says the Commonwealth engaged in “hostile conduct in the workplace” when it fired her after she refused to work “unreasonable” hours, according to newly released court documents.

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Teal MP Monique Ryan faces Fair Work lawsuit by former chief of staff
Employment 2023-01-30 5:08 pm By Cindy Cameronne

High-profile teal independent Monique Ryan has been hit with a lawsuit by her ex-chief of staff and political activist Sally Rugg, who alleges her former boss breached protections in the Fair Work Act during her employment. 

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ALRC recommends ending discrimination exemption for religious schools
Employment 2023-01-27 5:52 pm By Sam Matthews

The Australian Law Reform Commission has recommended the government abolish exceptions for religious schools in federal anti-discrimination legislation, but permit schools to give preference to prospective applicants on religious grounds. 

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