The national pay protector has helped secure $10,000 back-pay for a young radio journalist who performed the work of a graded journalist but was incorrectly classified and paid as a cadet.
The young female journalist worked part-time in Tweed Heads for Radio 97AM, 104.1FM and 103.5FM.
The Fair Work Ombudsman helped the journalist launch a small claims application in the Chief Industrial Magistrate’s Court of NSW against her former employer, Tweed Radio and Broadcasting Co Pty Ltd.A Fair Work inspector also made submissions on her behalf in court.
Chief Industrial Magistrate Gregory Hart ruled that the 25-year-old should have been paid as a graded journalist, rather than a cadet, because of the nature of the duties she performed.
He ordered the company to reimburse her $10,000.
Chief Industrial Magistrate Hart found that for most of the time the journalist was on duty, she was the only person in the newsroom and it was clear she “was not receiving training or any significant supervision.”
He found her “duties went well beyond that of simply reading the news bulletins and extended to the research, preparation and drafting of such bulletins”.
Further, the Court was “satisfied that she was given tasks to perform which were the tasks that would normally be performed by a Journalist Grade 1, Band 1” under the Commercial Radio – Journalists Award 1999.
“The Award itself provides that in the case of regular part-time work, the lowest rate of pay is that set for a Journalist Grade 2 under Band 1,” Chief Industrial Magistrate Hart found.
He ruled that the journalist’s pay should have been based on the minimum hourly rate for a Grade 2 journalist ($18.77), rather than the cadet rate ($13.35).
Fair Work Ombudsman NSW Director Mark Davidson says the case highlights the care employers need to ensure they classify employees correctly.
“We were happy to help this young woman secure this significant amount of back-pay, but ideally she should have been classified correctly in the first place,” he said.
Source: http://j.mp/DYdud
Sep 28, 2009
FAILED TO PAY WAGES AND STILL THINKS HE DID NOTHING WRONG
Gold Coast mortgage broking firm and its director have been fined a total of $24,000 for failing to pay three financial consultants any wages for almost two months work.
Dracook International Pty Ltd was fined $20,000 in the Federal Magistrates Court in Brisbane yesterday and ordered to back-pay the workers a total of $13,644 in wages, annual leave entitlements and interest.
Dracook International owner-manager Robert Cooke was fined $4000 after he admitted his involvement in the underpayments.
Cooke contracted the three underpaid consultants to work full-time for Dracook International from 11 March, 2008 - but the men resigned on 2 May because they had not been paid.
Yesterday’s fines and underpayment order are the result of a prosecution by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Fair Work Ombudsman Queensland Director Julie Wade says the case should serve as a warning that individuals, as well as companies, who breach workers’ rights will be held accountable.
“We will not hesitate to pursue individuals who do the wrong thing by their employees,” Ms Wade said.
The Fair Work Ombudsman promotes harmonious, productive and co-operative workplaces. It also monitors compliance and investigates breaches of national workplace laws.
Source: http://j.mp/mu1Mi
Dracook International Pty Ltd was fined $20,000 in the Federal Magistrates Court in Brisbane yesterday and ordered to back-pay the workers a total of $13,644 in wages, annual leave entitlements and interest.
Dracook International owner-manager Robert Cooke was fined $4000 after he admitted his involvement in the underpayments.
Cooke contracted the three underpaid consultants to work full-time for Dracook International from 11 March, 2008 - but the men resigned on 2 May because they had not been paid.
Yesterday’s fines and underpayment order are the result of a prosecution by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Fair Work Ombudsman Queensland Director Julie Wade says the case should serve as a warning that individuals, as well as companies, who breach workers’ rights will be held accountable.
“We will not hesitate to pursue individuals who do the wrong thing by their employees,” Ms Wade said.
The Fair Work Ombudsman promotes harmonious, productive and co-operative workplaces. It also monitors compliance and investigates breaches of national workplace laws.
Source: http://j.mp/mu1Mi
Sep 23, 2009
THE MATTER HAS BEEN ADJOURNED
It's like What the ???
This guy forces 2 Thai women to work as prostitutes and then wants to appeal his conviction (a lousy 5 years) on the grounds his legal counsel wrongly instructed him to plead guilty. Oh give us a break surely the legal system doesn't need time to think about this one; but yes they do they have adjourned it till 30 September.
(Scumbag) Keith William Dobie, 49, was jailed for five years in December for luring two women to Queensland from Thailand using fake immigration documents and then forcing them to have sex with up to five men a day.
Instead of the lucrative wages and luxury living conditions the women were promised, he paid them just $20 a day.
Dobie's barrister Sam Di Carlo (personally should be embarrassed in his position) told the court his client had a lack of understanding of what the plea of guilty meant for himself and there was an absence of instructions from his lawyers at the time.
All the evidence was there this (low life) clearly abused these women and trafficked them for sex on the Gold Coast and his appeal has been adjourned surely there is no thought required on a decision here.
This guy forces 2 Thai women to work as prostitutes and then wants to appeal his conviction (a lousy 5 years) on the grounds his legal counsel wrongly instructed him to plead guilty. Oh give us a break surely the legal system doesn't need time to think about this one; but yes they do they have adjourned it till 30 September.
(Scumbag) Keith William Dobie, 49, was jailed for five years in December for luring two women to Queensland from Thailand using fake immigration documents and then forcing them to have sex with up to five men a day.
Instead of the lucrative wages and luxury living conditions the women were promised, he paid them just $20 a day.
Dobie's barrister Sam Di Carlo (personally should be embarrassed in his position) told the court his client had a lack of understanding of what the plea of guilty meant for himself and there was an absence of instructions from his lawyers at the time.
All the evidence was there this (low life) clearly abused these women and trafficked them for sex on the Gold Coast and his appeal has been adjourned surely there is no thought required on a decision here.
WE WILL SAY WHAT WE THINK
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If we hear it on the Love Gold Coast Grapevine we will repeat it, so follow our blog if we post a story that is proven right or wrong we will let you know with follow ups.
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ANOTHER SCAMMER EXPOSED
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Advice from an anonymous follower:
Robert Anthony Cooke is a failed want to be property developer.
He also hails from the Gold Coast (Ociana Appartments Burleigh Esplanade) His roots were in McDonalds. He owned Two stores in Melbourne, sold them for millions now he has lost the lot including wife, family and friends.
Have you been burnt by his Dracook property scam. If so email dracook@optusnet.com.au and make sure he is deregistered as a company director to protect others.
Advice from an anonymous follower:
Robert Anthony Cooke is a failed want to be property developer.
He also hails from the Gold Coast (Ociana Appartments Burleigh Esplanade) His roots were in McDonalds. He owned Two stores in Melbourne, sold them for millions now he has lost the lot including wife, family and friends.
Have you been burnt by his Dracook property scam. If so email dracook@optusnet.com.au and make sure he is deregistered as a company director to protect others.
Sep 21, 2009
MEET MOLLY THE HORSE with a PROSTHETIC LEG
I read the story in an email ages ago and wasn't sure if it was true but now thanks to all the information available on the internet and like everyone say's 'Google it' so I did and the story was confirmed as true.Molly, was a pony abandoned by her owners when Katrina hit South Louisiana. She was by herself for weeks, finally being rescued and taken to a farm where all the abandoned animals were being herded to.
While on the farm Molly was attacked by a pit bull terrier, it gnawed her leg so badly it became infected, Vet Surgeon's noticed that while injured Molly was careful and moved from side to side so that she did not get sores, she allowed people to handle her and protected her injured leg and constantly shifted her weight and didn't overload her good leg. Molly now has a Prosthetic leg and is an inspiration to all that need hope.
Sep 17, 2009
Australia Top of the List for Timeshare Holidays
Geoff Ballotti, CEO for Group RCI, said Australia's timeshare development industry would continue to grow because of the high demand from the States.
"Australia is actually the most demanded place. Out of our 4400 resorts, people want to come to Australia more than anywhere else," said Mr Ballotti.
"The biggest market for timeshare is America and the least visited vacation destination for Americans is Australia.
"Australia is important to us for that simple reason. Because there is such a demand for Australia we are optimistic the big brands will want to develop here."
He also said that the Gold Coast, the heart of the nation's timeshare industry, was vital to the growth of the product in Australia.
He said Americans had smothered the industry, while Australians still did not realise its full value.
Mr Balloti is attending the Australian timeshare conference being held on the Gold Coast this week.
Source: Goldcoast.com.au
"Australia is actually the most demanded place. Out of our 4400 resorts, people want to come to Australia more than anywhere else," said Mr Ballotti.
"The biggest market for timeshare is America and the least visited vacation destination for Americans is Australia.
"Australia is important to us for that simple reason. Because there is such a demand for Australia we are optimistic the big brands will want to develop here."
He also said that the Gold Coast, the heart of the nation's timeshare industry, was vital to the growth of the product in Australia.
He said Americans had smothered the industry, while Australians still did not realise its full value.
Mr Balloti is attending the Australian timeshare conference being held on the Gold Coast this week.
Source: Goldcoast.com.au
Sep 15, 2009
OBVIOUSLY THE CREDITORS LIKE POLO !
After striking a deal with his creditors MFS LIMITED'S founder and polo enthusiast, Michael King, has dodged bankruptcy over $130 million of debts.
King is now locked into an agreement that will require him to make undisclosed payments to his creditors who last month quietly agreed to a two-year ''personal insolvency agreement'' with the founder of the financial group, which collapsed last year owing more than $1 billion.
According to documents filed to the insolvency trustee, King's assets include a laptop and iPod music player (worth a collective $800) and some watches and a wedding ring worth $2000. The former BRW rich lister also had $60.26 in a Commonwealth Bank account and minus $23,442.51 in another account.
Funny, the Canungra property in the Gold Coast Hinterland purchased by King for mor than $6M was not included in the documents filed as an assett of King's, this is now his Polo Farm, Elysian Fields. Given the polo field is held in trust on behalf of King, it would have been out of reach of creditors had the MFS founder been declared bankrupt.
Under the deal struck with creditors last month, the farm has been included. The trustee has declined to provide details, stressing that creditors could expect to get more out of King through the deal than if he had been declared bankrupt.
All you can say to the Creditors is Good Luck on this on this one !
source: WA Times
Now from the grapevine to be confirmed - Heard that Michael King was involved with the management of a Polo Team included in the competion held at the Packer owned Ellerston Polo, conducted near Scone, New South Wales. Surely it would be costing him a minimum $100,000 per season to manage a Polo Team.
King is now locked into an agreement that will require him to make undisclosed payments to his creditors who last month quietly agreed to a two-year ''personal insolvency agreement'' with the founder of the financial group, which collapsed last year owing more than $1 billion.
According to documents filed to the insolvency trustee, King's assets include a laptop and iPod music player (worth a collective $800) and some watches and a wedding ring worth $2000. The former BRW rich lister also had $60.26 in a Commonwealth Bank account and minus $23,442.51 in another account.
Funny, the Canungra property in the Gold Coast Hinterland purchased by King for mor than $6M was not included in the documents filed as an assett of King's, this is now his Polo Farm, Elysian Fields. Given the polo field is held in trust on behalf of King, it would have been out of reach of creditors had the MFS founder been declared bankrupt.
Under the deal struck with creditors last month, the farm has been included. The trustee has declined to provide details, stressing that creditors could expect to get more out of King through the deal than if he had been declared bankrupt.
All you can say to the Creditors is Good Luck on this on this one !
source: WA Times
Now from the grapevine to be confirmed - Heard that Michael King was involved with the management of a Polo Team included in the competion held at the Packer owned Ellerston Polo, conducted near Scone, New South Wales. Surely it would be costing him a minimum $100,000 per season to manage a Polo Team.
UNDER INSTRUCTIONS FROM RECEIVERS MANAGERS
One asset is Maximus, shown here a luxurious one-year-old 30m Horizon 98 super yacht he bought for $7.5 million.
It's up for grabs this Saturday so you could get a bargain as the National Bank want it sold.
"We've had more than 100 inquiries from around Australia, but the majority by far have come from Sydney," said Adrian Seiffert of Brisbane's Marine Auctions. "It could go for an absolute bargain."
Click here for Auction details being held this Saturday 19 September, 2008 at 11am.
Sep 3, 2009
Australian Outback Spectacular 2
If you haven't seen the current show then your time is running out Australian Outback Spectacular 1 ends on Saturday 12th September, 2009.
Tickets to the new show, Australian Outback Spectacular 2 – ‘Heroes of the Light Horse’; commencing Tuesday 22 September 2009 are now available for sale. The official opening night of Thursday 1 October will not be available for sale.
In line with the launch of the exciting new dinner show – ‘Heroes of the Light Horse’; Australian Outback Spectacular will also introduce, for the first time since opening in 2006, a brand new 12.30pm matinee lunch show. The matinee show will be available for sale on selected Sundays commencing Sunday 27th September 2009.
The new show will be running to the same time format as the old show and is also a 3 course dinner show with Beer, Wine and Soft drinks served during the show.
The new show will be a tribute to the Heroes of the Light Horse and will retain all the fun, charm and skill of the original, but with a new story line.
Good news - the price will be the same.
You won't want to miss this.
Sep 2, 2009
Tastes of Gold Coast
All you Food Lovers on the Gold Coast this will be an event you won't want to miss, this weekend.
Next step on the Tastes of Gold Coast to come: Cooking Workshop
Chris McIntyre of the Titanium Bar, Brian Meade of the Gold Coast Arts Centre and Paul Smart of Room 81 -Sofitel Broadbeach, will create some of their signature dishes for the Cooking Workshop. Each chef will prepare 3 sumptuous courses live on stage, whilst they discuss and teach the recipes and cooking techniques before your eyes.
Don't miss it at the Gold Coast Arts Centre 135 Bundall Road coming up this Saturday the 5th of September at 10:30 am.
Farmer Dave is the Lamb Sponsor for the event and will be there to explain the benefits of buying local sustainable products and share eliminating stories of life on the land.
To book please call the box office 07 5588 4000 or online at www.gcac.com.au
Next step on the Tastes of Gold Coast to come: Cooking Workshop
Chris McIntyre of the Titanium Bar, Brian Meade of the Gold Coast Arts Centre and Paul Smart of Room 81 -Sofitel Broadbeach, will create some of their signature dishes for the Cooking Workshop. Each chef will prepare 3 sumptuous courses live on stage, whilst they discuss and teach the recipes and cooking techniques before your eyes.
Don't miss it at the Gold Coast Arts Centre 135 Bundall Road coming up this Saturday the 5th of September at 10:30 am.
Farmer Dave is the Lamb Sponsor for the event and will be there to explain the benefits of buying local sustainable products and share eliminating stories of life on the land.
To book please call the box office 07 5588 4000 or online at www.gcac.com.au
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