Israel Folau launches court action over Rugby Australia dismissal
Sydney, AustraliaReuters Israel Folau has formally launched Federal court proceedings against Rugby Australia and the New South Wales Waratahs over his dismissal for a code of conduct breach, the former Wallabies fullback said on Thursday. Folau’s four-year contract was torn up in May after he posted a meme on social media that said hell awaited […]
Israel Folau says to head to court after conciliation hearing fails
Sydney, Australia Reuters Sacked Australia fullback Israel Folau is set to take his legal fight against Rugby Australia to court after emerging “very disappointed” from a failed conciliation hearing at the Fair Work Commission in Sydney on Friday. Folau and his legal team met with RA in the first formal step of his unfair dismissal […]
Removal of Sunday penalty rates a “backward step”, says Australian Christian Lobby
A decision to reduce some Sunday penalty rates – handed down by the Australian Fair Work Commission this week – is a “backward step” and removes an important signal that Australians want to keep at least one day a week free, says the Australian Christian Lobby. The commission handed down a decision on Thursday reducing […]