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The Australian Mines and Metals Association has called for the Federal Government to step up education programs, and curtail "unjustifiably" broad provisions of the Fair Work Act, in the battle against workplace bullying.

The ACTU is pushing for tougher penalties for workplace bullying - and has provided some practical tips for dealing with the problem - in its submission to a parliamentary inquiry.

A legal advisor has won compensation for a psych injury after the AAT found a negative "mid-year review" did not fall within the meaning of "administrative action". Also in this article, a worker has been denied compensation for a psych injury after a performance meeting was found to be reasonable.

Code of Practice eliminates workplace bullying "ambiguity"; and Essential safety news from around Australia.

A Western Australian employer failed to comply with a Code of Practice on workplace violence and bullying when investigating complaints made against a supervisor, and then unfairly dismissed the woman, the State IRC has found.

The Federal Government will consider developing national legislation, similar to Victoria's Brodie's law, during a parliamentary inquiry into the "scourge" of workplace bullying.

The ACT Greens have urged the Government and employers to do more to stamp out workplace bullying, after a survey found the problem was widespread and often went unreported.

A WorkSafe ACT investigation into bullying complaints made by employees of the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) has provided employers with valuable insight into why workplace bullying occurs and what they should do to eliminate it.

Facebook ruling could spark workplace racism "free-for-all"; Employer fined $60k as WorkSafe increases enforcement activity; and Essential safety news from Queensland, NSW, Tasmania and Victoria.

Controversial Safe Rates Bill passes through Parliament; ACT Greens launch survey to gauge extent of workplace bullying; and Personal injury awards open.