Private business: the Privacy Commissioner has issued guidelines in preparation for new legislation

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Australia's Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000, which is due to come into effect on Dec 21, 2001, obliges private sector firms to adhere to principles for collecting, holding, using, disclosing and transferring personal information. The Privacy Commissioner has issued guidelines detailing the contents of the National Privacy Principles on which the legislation is based.

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Issues are presented concerning the amendments which will be made to the Federal Workplace Relations Act 1996. The amendments will affect secret ballots, picnic days and tallies, dismissal and Australian Workplace Agreement Procedures.

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Office Christmas parties: 'tis the season to be jolly careful!

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It is important for companies to be aware that office Christmas parties can create legal liabilities. Issues that can arise include vicarious liability for acts of harassment.

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