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A Perth security company has been penalised in Court for underpaying its guards more than $200,000, with a Judge saying the company’s claim that it thought overpaying in relation to minimum rates would “counteract” other rates of pay was a “lame excuse”.

• State Government to sponsor 2018 Swan Valley National Polocrosse Championships
• Expected to attract more than 1,500 visitors
• Last held in Perth in 2008

• WA Training Awards applications now open for 2018
• Awards program recognises hard work of apprentices, trainees and vocational students as well as the trainers, training organisations and employers 

Michael Patrick Pulis, a business operator who told his employee to “seriously, f**k off…” when the worker asked when he would receive money owed to him, has been penalised $21,500.

Ten truck drivers who worked for an Adelaide transport company have been back-paid a total of $374,000 following successful legal action by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Following the Fair Work Commission’s 4 yearly review of modern awards, the following clause has been inserted in the Passenger Vehicle Transportation Award 2010:

• A Bill will be drafted to modernise workers' compensation legislation. 
• Public consultation on development of Bill before introducing to Parliament. 
• McGowan Government delivers on election commitment. 
• The McGowan Government has approved the drafting of a new workers' compensation statute.

The principles of the Code is intended to promote transparent, informed, effective and co-operative relationships between smash repairers and insurance companies, based on mutual respect and open communication.

Car owners are being urged to be aware of their rights and car dealers to be aware of their obligations when selling vehicles by consignment.

Following a Consumer Protection investigation, charges have been laid against Perth motor vehicle dealer Luxuride Pty Ltd, trading as Luxuride of West Perth, and its Director Nicholas Ngo for allegedly failing to comply with laws relating to selling vehicles on consignment and for allegedly making false or misleading representations to the owners of the vehicles.

The finalists in the inaugural Motor Trade Association of WA (MTA WA) Training Awards have been announced.

Competition across the three categories of Apprentice of the Year, Pre-Apprentice of the Year and Employer of the year was very strong, with 11 finalists selected across all categories.