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Employment: New South Wales - Australia

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

McCullough Robertson handles the full range of employment issues across employee relations, industrial relations and workplace health and safety. The firm is experienced in health and safety investigations and is particularly noted for its specific expertise in the mining industry. It is active on contentious matters such as the defence of workplace health and safety prosecutions and disputes with unions. The team is particularly strong on the representation of public sector clients in Queensland and New South Wales.

Notable practitioners

Amber Sharp is a key contact.

Work Highlights

  • McCullough Robertson advised Snowy Hydro on suspending protected industrial action affecting the commissioning of a AUD2 billion gas-fired power station at Kurri Kurri, including making a Fair Work Commission application, coordinating with Ausgrid’s lawyers, and securing easements to avoid project delays.

Strengths

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