<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Press Releases &amp; Announcements</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au</link><generator>umbraco</generator><description>Press Releases &amp; Announcements</description><language>en</language><item><title>Swinburne caught red handed over moves to cut staff conditions</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/swinburne-caught-red-handed-over-moves-to-cut-staff-conditions.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/swinburne-caught-red-handed-over-moves-to-cut-staff-conditions.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Melbourne’s Swinburne University’s attempt to slash staff working conditions by introducing a secret non-union agreement at its subsidiary, Swinburne College Pty Ltd, has failed.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Potential class action against Newcrest mining</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/potential-class-action-against-newcrest-mining.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/potential-class-action-against-newcrest-mining.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Law firm Maurice Blackburn is investigating a shareholder class action against Newcrest Mining Limited for potential breaches of continuous disclosure laws.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New laws key to reducing impacts of workplace bullying</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/new-laws-key-to-reducing-impacts-of-workplace-bullying.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/new-laws-key-to-reducing-impacts-of-workplace-bullying.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Leading employment lawyer Josh Bornstein will today address the Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association Bullying Conference in Queensland, on the Federal Government’s proposed workplace bullying laws.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Refugee to be released after Fed Govt overturns ASIO ruling</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/refugee-to-be-released-after-fed-govt-overturns-asio-ruling.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/refugee-to-be-released-after-fed-govt-overturns-asio-ruling.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Maurice Blackburn lawyers today confirms that its client Manokala Jenaddarsan, a refugee and widow who is in Villawood Detention Centre, with her six-year-old son Ragavan, will be able to obtain a visa and allowed to live in the community after a further review by ASIO and intervention by a federal minister.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cancer risk prompts Australia/NZ legal action over diabetes drug</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/cancer-risk-prompts-australianz-legal-action-over-diabetes-drug.aspx</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/cancer-risk-prompts-australianz-legal-action-over-diabetes-drug.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, in conjunction with US firm Meyers & Flowers, have lodged a claim in the US on behalf of an Australian citizen as part of a US group action against Takeda and Eli Lilly, the drug’s co-manufacturers and distributors.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BrisConnections Class Action Proceedings against Arup</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/brisconnections-class-action-proceedings-against-arup.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/brisconnections-class-action-proceedings-against-arup.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Litigation funder IMF (Australia) Ltd has agreed to fund class action law firm Maurice Blackburn to prosecute proceedings against Arup Pty Ltd (“Arup”) for compensation on behalf of those investors who invested in Brisbane’s Airport Link toll road project in 2008.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Tzedek to seek justice at child abuse Royal Commission</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/tzedek-to-seek-justice-at-child-abuse-royal-commission.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/tzedek-to-seek-justice-at-child-abuse-royal-commission.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tzedek has enlisted the help of Maurice Blackburn principal and Tzedek President Josh Bornstein to appear before the Child Abuse Royal Commission.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Complaints system shake-up a win for patient safety</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/complaints-system-shake-up-a-win-for-patient-safety.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/complaints-system-shake-up-a-win-for-patient-safety.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Medical law experts Maurice Blackburn Lawyers have today welcomed the announcement of a dedicated Health Ombudsman as a major step in improving patient safety in Queensland.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Asbestos action must be a priority for Qld</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/asbestos-action-must-be-a-priority-for-qld.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/asbestos-action-must-be-a-priority-for-qld.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ A Queensland Ombudsman report highlighting the need for a lead State agency and a more efficient and coordinated response to asbestos incidents in Queensland has been welcomed by Maurice Blackburn Lawyers.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Breast cancer gene patent case: Appeal will go ahead </title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/breast-cancer-gene-patent-case-appeal-will-go-ahead-.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/breast-cancer-gene-patent-case-appeal-will-go-ahead-.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today Maurice Blackburn has lodged an appeal in the Federal Court against the decision of Justice Nicholas made on 15 February, 2013 about the patenting of human genetic material.

]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Breast cancer gene patent test case: response to Federal Court ruling</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/breast-cancer-gene-patent-test-case-response-to-federal-court-ruling.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/breast-cancer-gene-patent-test-case-response-to-federal-court-ruling.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ The Federal Court of Australia in Sydney, has today handed down its decision in the landmark case to determine the legal validity of Australian patent 686004 which covers mutations associated with breast and ovarian cancer.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>VCAT rules to block pokies barn in EPIC Castlemaine battle</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/vcat-rules-to-block-pokies-barn-in-epic-castlemaine-battle.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/vcat-rules-to-block-pokies-barn-in-epic-castlemaine-battle.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ A pokies invasion on the Victorian town of Castlemaine has been stopped, after the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal today ended the long battle by finding in favour of the community group Enough Pokies in Castlemaine (EPIC). ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Government steps in right direction on workplace bullying</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/government-steps-in-right-direction-on-workplace-bullying.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/government-steps-in-right-direction-on-workplace-bullying.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Moves by the Federal Government to allow victims of workplace bullying a speedy complaints process at the Fair Work Commission have been welcomed by prominent workplace lawyer Josh Bornstein of Maurice Blackburn Lawyers.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Visy attempting a third dismissal at Dandenong</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/visy-attempting-a-third-dismissal-at-dandenong.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/visy-attempting-a-third-dismissal-at-dandenong.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Cardboard king Visy is facing further Federal Court proceedings over its sudden decision to stand down several employees, by citing concerns about their continued capacity to perform their jobs. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Maurice Blackburn 2013 client satisfaction survey</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/maurice-blackburn-2013-client-satisfaction-survey.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/maurice-blackburn-2013-client-satisfaction-survey.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Maurice Blackburn conducts a biennial survey that helps to understand our clients’ satisfaction with our service and how we can improve it for current and future clients.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Discrimination case filed against cardboard giant Visy </title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/discrimination-case-filed-against-cardboard-giant-visy-.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/discrimination-case-filed-against-cardboard-giant-visy-.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ A 40-year-old Dandenong man is fighting to keep his long-term job with cardboard giant Visy, with the company accused of discrimination in threatening to sack the veteran employee.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>STATE HAS CASE TO ANSWER FOR QUEENSLAND FLOODS</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/state-has-case-to-answer-for-queensland-floods.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/state-has-case-to-answer-for-queensland-floods.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ An independent investigation has concluded that the flooding of a large number of properties down river from Wivenhoe Dam in 2011 would not have occurred had the dam been operated to the standard expected of a reasonably competent dam operator.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Visy’s backflip sees worker keep his job</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/visy’s-backflip-sees-worker-keep-his-job.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/visy’s-backflip-sees-worker-keep-his-job.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ A 40-year-old Dandenong man has won his battle to keep his long-term job with cardboard giant Visy, with the company late today backing down on its threats to sack the veteran employee.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Class action widens with allegations Bonsoy companies ignored iodine test results</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/class-action-widens-with-allegations-bonsoy-companies-ignored-iodine-test-results.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2013/class-action-widens-with-allegations-bonsoy-companies-ignored-iodine-test-results.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Spiral Foods and the two Japanese companies that manufactured and exported Bonsoy soy milk ignored test results of the product and multiple consumer concerns, according to class action lawyers acting for over 600 people made ill by drinking the milk.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Time to register for EI class action</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2012/time-to-register-for-ei-class-action.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburnqld.com.au/news/press-releases-and-announcements/2012/time-to-register-for-ei-class-action.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ The deadline to register for a class action for those who suffered financial loss in the 2007 equine influenza outbreak is fast approaching, with individuals and businesses having until this Friday, 21 December to register their interest.]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>