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Maurice Blackburn
@YouCanCountOnMB
When you need Australia’s #1 plaintiff law firm, we have the experience you can count on. Free call: 1800 111 222
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    Maurice Blackburn
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    Aug 31, 2022
    Qantas’ sacking of 1800 ground handlers was illegal because Qantas sought to defeat the collective bargaining rights of its workers. It’s time to bring our bargaining system into the 21st century. #JobsSummit #ausecon #auspol @unionsaustralia @TWUAus
    Qantas planes at an airport.
    Court rules Qantas acted illegally when it outsourced ground crew during the pandemic
    From abc.net.au
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    Maurice Blackburn
    @YouCanCountOnMB
    Apr 7, 2020
    “We know this will be a difficult time for survivors of institutional abuse & we encourage anyone affected to seek support should they require it. We will continue to stand with them as they seek justice. Our work is far from over" Michelle James, National Head of Abuse Law #Pell
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    Maurice Blackburn
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    Oct 25, 2017
    We've filed a pro-bono class action against Cmwlth of Aust on behalf of asylum seekers detained over past 6 years.
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    'Thousands' to join class action against Peter Dutton over detention regime
    From theage.com.au
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    Maurice Blackburn
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    Mar 20, 2019
    As an official partner of @aflwomens we stand with Tayla Harris and strongly support the right for everyone to pursue their career in an environment free from sexism, harassment and discrimination.
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    Maurice Blackburn
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    Feb 27, 2019
    "If the guilty finding of one of its most senior officials is upheld, the Church cannot hide any longer — it must at last show leadership, and this must start with putting the needs of survivors first." @Michelle_James_, Head of Abuse Law @theheraldsun heraldsun.com.au/rendezview/cat…
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    Maurice Blackburn
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    Sep 4, 2018
    "It devastating that we have to take legal action to get proper medical care for these kids," @JenniferKanis via @BBCWorld. Join our urgent call to get the #KidsOffNauru kidsoffnauru.com
    Nauru refugees: The island where children have given up on life
    From www.bbc.com
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    Maurice Blackburn
    @YouCanCountOnMB
    Aug 31, 2022
    Vulnerable young workers shouldn’t have to fight archaic zombie agreements to get fair pay and conditions. #JobsSummit #ausecon #auspol @unionsaustralia @UnitedWorkersOz
    ‘Disgrace’: Pub chain avoided penalty rates for 22 years
    From afr.com
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    Maurice Blackburn
    @YouCanCountOnMB
    Jan 8, 2019
    "Growing up, I witnessed first-hand how difficult it can be to navigate our legal system. If I can help make it easier for other women, I think I'll be even happier than I am now." @azmeenahussain, our first female Muslim partner.
    Maurice Blackburn appoints first Muslim woman partner
    From afr.com
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    Maurice Blackburn
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    Jul 30, 2018
    "Those views have nothing to do with Cricket Australia and they have nothing to do with the work that she was performing. The question needs to be asked - why she has lost her job for this?" @kfarouque @smh smh.com.au/national/crick…
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    Maurice Blackburn
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    Nov 14, 2017
    Australia has officially said YES! Now let's make it happen. #MarriageEquality 🌈
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    Maurice Blackburn
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    Dec 7, 2017
    It's official - Parliament passes historic marriage equality bill! Our thoughts are with the LGBTQI community who tirelessly campaigned for equality before the law. #yourrightismyright #lovewins #marriageequality
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    Maurice Blackburn
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    Feb 20, 2019
    “Anyone who’s bought a cup of coffee has paid more tax than ExxonMobil have paid in three years. They are the seventh richest company in the world. That’s outrageous. How does it happen?" Ben Davis @AWU_Victoria Secretary in our Melbourne office #changetherules #MakeExxonPay
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    Maurice Blackburn
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    Sep 20, 2018
    “A separated woman should be able to make her own decisions about IVF treatment. It's absurd to require her to seek the permission of her estranged husband when a sperm donor will be used.” @JenniferKanis @theage
    Woman challenges laws that require estranged husband's IVF consent
    From www.theage.com.au
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    Maurice Blackburn
    @YouCanCountOnMB
    Apr 2, 2019
    Eileen alleges she was accused of misconduct because she repeatedly complained about her team's unmanageable caseload and excessively long shifts. "If successful this case may have implications for thousands of child protection workers," @JoshBBornstein
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    Child protection staff routinely overworked: legal claim
    From theage.com.au