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A recent NSW Supreme Court case has found that an employer can be held responsible for family violence when staff work from home. “It’s an area that employers have been reluctant to get involved in – what happens at home, stays at home, and the two shall never meet,” said Tammy Tansley – HR, Leadership and Workplace Culture expert. “In this case, the employer was found to be liable for the actions of an employee who killed his de facto partner whilst both were working from home.” “Given it’s estimated that up to 30% of employees will continue to work remotely/flexibly on an ongoing basis, considering the home as part of the workplace is something employers will need to get their heads around.”

Dr Januka Attanayake spoke to the program about his latest research which involves big rocks near Uluru which have given insights into how and when a quake may strike today. Dr Attanayake specialises in seismology and has been involved in several earthquake studies.

The government’s construction stimulus is a missed opportunity says Property Development Expert Steve Chandler.

The NSW Court of Appeal recently found that media companies are liable for defamatory comments posted by users on their Facebook page in response to a non-defamatory news article. Defamation Law Expert, Steven Brown, outlines the possible ramifications for media and whether it might also mean that individuals could be liable for defamatory comments that other people write on their Facebook page.

Trent Geddes talks about the latest issues in tech.

Western Victoria Liberal MP Bev McArthur joined the program to discuss the weekend protests, COVID-19 lockdown, brumby culling in the high country and other issues.

Davina Montgomery discusses the issues of the day.

Bron Williams, from bronwilliams.com is a commentator on bias and diversity and she joined the program to talk the challenges currently faced both in Australia and overseas.

Associate Professor Nick Williams is leading the charge on research and initiatives to get Australian cities to take up green roofs and other green infrastructure.

A look at the issues in football with special guest Dom Gleeson who is the Torquay Football Club Playing Coach.