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A Failure to Consult: The Fair Work Commission...

Making logical changes to workplace processes should be simple and straight forward. However, a recent decision of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) confirms that employers still need to make sure they follow the additional step of proper employee consultation, or risk a poor outcome in the Commission. This means managers need to ensure employees' feedback has not only been sought, but also be able to demonstrate how employee feedback has influenced the process and been accounted for in the final outcome(s).  

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Hicksons recognised in Doyle’s Guide 2024

We are delighted to be recognised as a leading law firm in the 2024 Doyle’s Guide across the following categories:

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Special Counsel Kezia David Named Among...

Special Counsel Kezia David recognised among Australasian Lawyer’s Elite Women 2024 for excellence in insurance law.

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Hicksons Lawyers recognised as a finalist for ‘Employer of Choice’ in the 2023 Business Hunter Awards

Hicksons Lawyers recognised as a finalist for ‘Employer of Choice’ in the 2023 Business Hunter Awards

Hicksons Lawyers is delighted to be recognised as a finalist for ‘Employer of Choice’ in the 2023 Business Hunter Awards.
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Hicksons Central: streamlining off-the-plan sales for developers

Hicksons Central: streamlining off-the-plan sales for developers

In an increasingly competitive property market, developers require streamlined processes to enable them to secure sales as quickly as possible. The process of converting a sale into an exchanged contract requires a swift and seamless approach – however developers are often let down by slow turnaround times and unreliable processes.
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Hicksons named as finalist for Outstanding Employer of Choice in 2021 Hunter Business Awards

Hicksons named as finalist for Outstanding Employer of Choice in 2021 Hunter Business Awards

Hicksons Lawyers is proud to have been named a Finalist in the 2021 Hunter Business Awards in the ‘Outstanding Employer of Choice’ category.
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Hicksons Appoints New Property Partner

Hicksons Appoints New Property Partner

Highly regarded in her field, Rebecca joins the Property, Planning and Construction team and will be integral in shaping and positioning our property practice, whilst continuing to provide sustainable value for our clients in meeting their strategic objectives. She brings with her a wealth of experience across technology and innovation, which will drive efficiencies through automation and precedent management.
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Hicksons Sydney office has been nominated for Sydney Design Awards 2018

Hicksons Sydney office has been nominated for Sydney Design Awards 2018

Hicksons are delighted to share that our Sydney office has been shortlisted for the Sydney Design Awards 2018.
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Hicksons hosts Sydney-based space meetup OrbitOz for the first time

Hicksons hosts Sydney-based space meetup OrbitOz for the first time

On 28 February 2018, Hicksons had the pleasure of hosting OrbitOz’s monthly meetup.
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Education for a Changing World Symposium

Education for a Changing World Symposium

Hicksons is proud to support the department’s Education for a Changing World Symposium on 9-10 November 2017 that will bring together experts in education, industry and innovation to explore and debate AI and its potential impact on education.
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Australian Government to establish National Space Agency

Australian Government to establish National Space Agency

On 25 September 2017, the Australian Government announced its intention to establish a national space agency. The announcement came at the onset of the 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC2017) which was held in Adelaide, South Australia from 25-29 September 2017.
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Government calls for submissions regarding Australia’s space industry capability

Government calls for submissions regarding Australia’s space industry capability

On 13 July 2017, the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science announced a review of Australia’s space industry capability, with an aim to understand how Australia may capitalise on the increasing opportunities in the global space industry sector.
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Reform proposals for Australian space legislation

Reform proposals for Australian space legislation

On 24 October 2015, the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science announced review of the Space Activities Act 1998 (Cth). 
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Proposed reform to protects honest directors attempting to hold their companies together in dire straits

Proposed reform to protects honest directors attempting to hold their companies together in dire straits

On 28 March 2017, the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP, released draft legislation proposing changes to Australia’s insolvency laws. The release also included an explanatory memorandum and explanatory statement for public consultation in relation to the reforms which, if passed, are scheduled to become effective on 1 January 2018.

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