Access to GEERS the priority but public interest and best use of government funds to be considered
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Employers and unions trade blows on redundancy scheme
GEERS payouts spike leads to union call for greater penalties for managers and stout defence from industry
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Legislation in to save GEERS and other spending
The General Employee Entitlements and Redundancy Scheme (GEERS), which is helping former employees of 1st Fleet, will be saved if, as seems likely, the Financial Framework Legislation Amendment Bill passes the Senate.
The Opposition has indicated its support for the Bill now being rushed through Parliament due to a High Court decision last week, in a case brought with the aim of halting federal funding for school chaplaincy.
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High Court decision threatens GEERS spending
A High Court decision on the separation of church and state could put in jeopardy the federal scheme that shields financially the employees of failed companies such as transport firm 1st Fleet, experts warn.
The General Employee Entitlements and Redundancy Scheme (GEERS) − a basic payment scheme that assists employees of firms suffering liquidation or bankruptcy − exists under the same funding arrangements as the school chaplaincy scheme that came to legal grief last week.
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The General Employee Entitlements and Redundancy Scheme (GEERS) − a basic payment scheme that assists employees of firms suffering liquidation or bankruptcy − exists under the same funding arrangements as the school chaplaincy scheme that came to legal grief last week.
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Forno pushes crackdown as 1st Fleet employee losses top $4m
Union wants authorities to get tougher on companies that fall behind on superannuation payments
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GEERS reformed to boost employee entitlements
Employee entitlement scheme will be reformed, with the Gillard Government announcing plan to remove redundancy payment cap
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Mannway employees fight for entitlements
Ex-Mannway workers still wait for $5 million entitlements, delaying investigation into the company
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Mannway liquidated; investigation to go in-depth
Creditors vote to liquidate Mannway, paving the way for an exhaustive investigation into the running of the business
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