Industrial Relations, Industrial Disputes and Union Issues

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Industrial Relations, Industrial Disputes and Union Issues

The Employment Law team at Coleman Greig is highly experienced in all aspects of workplace relations and employment law.

Over the years, we have provided advice and representation on a wide range of issues to clients ranging from small-medium enterprises through to multi-nationals. We understand the need to maintain a harmonious balance between all parties - from the shareholders, to the employees, to the union, to the Tribunals and the Fair Work Ombudsman - and the importance of negotiation in the workplace.

We have an extensive knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation and can both pre-empt potential workplace disputes and successfully manage a dispute, should one arise.

We provide assistance with:

  • Breach of award claims
  • Interpreting and advising in relation to enterprise agreements
  • Managing industrial disputes and related litigation
  • Representing you in issues with unions representing employees
  • Advising on union rights of entry and
  • Advising on compliance and risk management issues.

Coleman Greig are available to service your needs no matter where you are located in NSW. Our network of offices are supported by the latest digital technology, enabling us to work with you in a way that suits you best.

Any personal information you provide is collected pursuit to our Privacy Policy.

Coleman Greig are available to service your needs no matter where you are located in NSW. Our network of offices are supported by the latest digital technology, enabling us to work with you in a way that suits you best.

Any personal information you provide is collected pursuit to our Privacy Policy.

Insights

With or without you – Undefended hearings in family law

If a party has commenced family law proceedings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (whether in relation to parenting or property matters) and the Respondent does not participate, the matter can, and eventually will, proceed without them.

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Land tax exemption – Not as simple as you would think!

Land tax is an area that Revenue NSW is regularly targeting in their audits and investigations. In our Tax & Super practice, we have advised and worked with a number of clients on two common land tax exemptions – the principal place of residence exemption and the primary production exemption.

A young man and older man sit talking
The danger of oral agreements

A recent judgement delivered by the New South Wales District Court in Puntoriero v Higgins [2025] NSWDC 244 reminds us of the importance of documenting commercial transactions to prevent lengthy and costly litigation.

With or without you – Undefended hearings in family law

If a party has commenced family law proceedings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (whether in relation to parenting or property matters) and the Respondent does not participate, the matter can, and eventually will, proceed without them.

Two horses in a paddock
Land tax exemption – Not as simple as you would think!

Land tax is an area that Revenue NSW is regularly targeting in their audits and investigations. In our Tax & Super practice, we have advised and worked with a number of clients on two common land tax exemptions – the principal place of residence exemption and the primary production exemption.

A young man and older man sit talking
The danger of oral agreements

A recent judgement delivered by the New South Wales District Court in Puntoriero v Higgins [2025] NSWDC 244 reminds us of the importance of documenting commercial transactions to prevent lengthy and costly litigation.

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