As reported on 19 June 2013 in " What's in the nature of a bully?", new anti-bullying laws were proposed (and subsequently passed), giving the Fair Work Commission (FWC) jurisdiction to hear bullying complaints and issue appropriate orders on and from 1 January 2014. The Coalition Government has indicated it will keep these laws with one possible amendment adding in a "preliminary step" before FWC becomes involved – we will keep readers updated if and when this occurs.

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