Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Developments in general protections claims Under Part 3-1 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
- Common general protections claims under Part 3-1 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
- Recent developments
- Evidentiary hurdles
- Damages and penalties
Presented by Penny Thew, Barrister, State Chambers; Recommended Employment law Junior Counsel, Doyle’s Guide 2025
Description
Attend and earn 0.5 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is based on NSW legislation
Chair
Diane Skapinker, Principal, Skapinker Law; Leading Property & Real Estate Lawyers Doyle’s Guide 2025
Presenters
Penny Thew, Barrister, State Chambers
With over 25 years’ experience in advocacy, advising and dispute resolution, Penny is recognised by Legal 500 and Doyle’s Guide as leading in her areas of expertise, including all aspects of employment and discrimination law. Further details about Penny’s experience can be viewed here: https://statechambers.net/penny-thew/
Diane Skapinker, Principal, Skapinker Law
Diane works on her own account as a principal of Skapinker Law as well as consulting to the Ashurst real estate group where she specialises in property developments, strata and community titling, acquisitions, disposals, leasing and the property aspects of telecommunications and infrastructure projects. Diane was formerly an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Sydney lecturing in Real Property, Conveyancing and Equity and is a member of the NSW Law Society’s Property Law Committee and its subcommittee responsible for drafting the NSW standard form contract for the sale and purchase of land. Diane is recognised as a real estate lawyer by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Doyle's Guide and Best Lawyers in Australia 2026.
