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The Fair Work Commission has found that workers aren't required to report bullying to their employers before applying for stop-bullying orders, and that sacking a worker doesn't necessarily nullify his or her bullying application.

A judge has rejected a worker's claim that her employer took adverse action against her in sacking her for making a bullying complaint against managers, finding she was dismissed for performance issues and reacting poorly to criticism.

An employee who was awarded workers' compensation for a psychological injury triggered by her manager's swearing and inappropriate behaviour has had her benefits stripped in the Queensland Industrial Court.

The NSW Coroner has outlined how practical jokes played on a young apprentice during his employment with a major company significantly contributed to his depression and subsequent suicide.

A recent FWC full bench decision (which defined the meaning of "at work") and other "sensible" bullying-related rulings are good news for employers, according to senior employment lawyers.

The Productivity Commission is calling for comments on any unintended consequences of Australia's new anti-bullying laws, and other safety-related provisions, as part of its broad inquiry into the workplace relations system.

The Fair Work Commission's first and only substantive stop-bullying order has been revoked, with the applicant submitting that the FWC process had all but eliminated the conflict between her and a bully.

A parliamentary committee has applauded the NSW Government's "positive response" to its inquiry into WorkCover's notorious bullying culture, but raised concerns over the lack of progress on proposed anti-bullying legislation.

A worker who suffered a severe mental disorder, after being bullied and accused of theft and a violent act, has been granted leave to sue two non-profit organisations for damages.

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