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Geoff Borenstein

@GeoffBorenstein

Head of Industrial and Employment Law Practice at Slater + Gordon

 Victoria, Australia
Joined March 2009
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Four Corners highlights an issue that our lawyers and clients continue to face. The legal tactics institutions have been using to delay claims, which only serve to extend suffering and re-traumatisation. abc.net.au/news/2023-05-29/l…
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June 1st is Injured Workers Day. We’re proud to sponsor Thursday’s event at @VicUnions where we express solidarity with all injured workers and hear from and pay tribute to those injured. weareunion.org.au/injured_wo…
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Airing this Sunday on 60 Minutes, Slater and Gordon clients speak up about lethal silica dust exposure for Australian workers. facebook.com/60Minutes9/vide…

21K views · 132 reactions | What most consider to be a renovator's...

What most consider to be a renovator's dream is a death sentence to Australia's tradies. SUNDAY on #60Mins, disturbing information on the toxic material found in the engineered stone used in...

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Thanks to @SlaterGordon for their generous donation of $1500 to support striking Pampas workers in their 4th week of industrial action over job security and fair pay! You can donate here: chuffed.org/project/pampas-s… #ausunions
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One of the most embarrassing interviews I have ever heard. – at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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Nationals leader @D_LittleproudMP joins @RNBreakfast shortly. 📻 He’ll be discussing the Nationals decision to oppose the Voice to Parliament. #auspol LISTEN LIVE: ab.co/2GqJiZo
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"Asbestos exposure can lead to serious health issues. It's unacceptable that it took 4 years for students and staff at Castle Hill High School to be informed that asbestos was present in school buildings" - Joanne Wade, Practice Group Leader news.com.au/finance/work/at-…
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Before you start planning how to spend your first pay cheque, make sure you read and understand your employment contract. fal.cn/3oxBB
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ICYMI #ausvotes
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sam wallman@wallmansam12 Apr 2022
hearing this classic out of a lot of bosses mouths lately!!!!!!!!!🫦💩 dm me if u want a high res version to print n stick up at your union-busting work place 💝
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We are calling for an end to the prolific use of non-disclosure agreements in cases of Sexual Harassment. Time is up on the cover ups. @AustLawAlliance #labourlaw #sexualharassment #enough #unions theage.com.au/national/victo…
‘Silencing survivors’: Lawyers demand end to secrecy deals in sexual harassment cases

‘Silencing survivors’: Lawyers demand end to secrecy deals in sexual harassment cases

The case of media mogul Harvey Weinstein led a push to end the use of non-disclosure agreements in sexual harassment, which lawyers say “cut the tongue” out of victims.

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This is what Scott Morrison said two months ago while experts were calling for a hard lockdown in Sydney.
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Today is International Workers Day. As a leading trade union and labour movement law firm, Slater and Gordon are proud to continue our long tradition of supporting trade unions and workers strive for better work conditions.
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Slater and Gordon Practice Group Leader Jasmina Mackovic said there were a number of risks and unexpected costs associated with gig economy work, which could see some women earning below the minimum wage. financy.com.au/what-women-ne…

What women need to know before joining the Gig economy | Financy

A new study has found that the gig economy isn't always the answer to fast cash and flexible work for women. | Financy

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Sick of Murdoch using his monopoly power to spread climate misinformation & denial of peer-reviewed science? Money is the only language he understands and @realestate_au is the financial heart of his empire. Please join in my #SayNoToRealEstateAU pledge: bit.ly/37200cr
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Mark Humphries@markhumphries9 Nov 2020
Malcolm Turnbull slams The Australian's Paul Kelly over News Corp's position on climate change.

Turnbull slams News Corp's Paul Kelly

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Laura Tingle@latingle21 Sep 2020
Government paid 10 times what Western Sydney Airport land was worth, audit finds abc.net.au/news/2020-09-21/f…
The Government bought this land for $30 million. It was barely worth $3 million

The Government bought this land for $30 million. It was barely worth $3 million

The Federal Government bought land from a billionaire family at 10 times its market value in a "significant and unusual transaction" linked to the development of Western Sydney Airport, according to...

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Replying to @VicGovDH @geeksrulz
This is the alternative.
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David Leydon@DavidLeydon115 May 2020
Replying to @BracksSteve
Did you say this (see below pic) in the Clare O’Neil interview? This hurts True Believers from the Union movement that worked so hard to get YOU elected. Very poorly timed comments when we’re working so hard in the Union movement to help workers through this Covid19 crisis.
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This is the face of someone who just spent 9 hours in personal protective equipment moving critically ill Covid19 patients around London. I feel broken - and we are only at the start. I am begging people, please please do social distancing and self isolation #covid19
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