In a decision that highlights ongoing issues with the National Employment Standards (NES), the Federal Court has handed down a controversial decision granting Cadbury employees who work 12 hour shifts, 120 hours of personal/carers leave despite only working a 36 hour week….
Chinatown Broome Town Team hosted a Sundowner last night for all Chinatown traders and landowners, celebrating the registration of the local Town Team and collaboration of businesses in the precinct to activate and get Chinatown’s mojo back. The event, held at Broome…
My employee needs to be on light duties because of a weekend sport injury (unrelated to work), but we don’t have any roles that meet that requirement, can we terminate them? Regardless of where an injury occurs, employers have an obligation…
Cruise Broome Chairman, Shayne Murray, will be presenting the APEC Tourism Working Group Workshop Economic Study on Impact of Cruise Tourism to be held in Singapore from 5 – 6 August 2019. The Cruise ship sector is considered one of the most…
The Kimberley Development Commission has welcomed the State Government’s announcement of round two of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants Program and is encouraging local businesses to get involved and apply for grant funding. The State Government is investing $28.8 million over…
Over 80 local businesses came together last Tuesday night to voice their feedback on local procurement in the region at the Mangrove Hotel. Broome Chamber of Commerce & Industry hosted the Broome Communications Forum which brought policy makers from the Office of…
Sheffield Resources is thrilled to announce that five members of its inaugural Thunderbird Group Training Program have all successfully graduated with a Certificate 3 in Civil Construction. A key member of the cohort is Talissa Kinley, a Yawuru woman educated at Cable…
A Message from the President A few years ago, I along with many others were fortunate to meet with a group of international investment bankers who were visiting the West Kimberley to look for potential investment opportunities. At that gathering the leader…
Thursday 11 July Sheffield Resources is developing the Thunderbird Mineral Sands project mid-way between Derby and Broome in north-west Australia. With a mine life of more than 40 years and a commitment to local jobs, this project promises intergenerational employment, indigenous and…
CCIWA’s Senior Employee Relations Adviser Andjelika Cabassi answers some common questions about personal leave. With a record-high number of people already being hit by the flu this year in WA and hospitals straining under the pressure of increased admissions, it’s only…
