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Romero v Farstad Shipping (Indian Pacific) Pty Ltd

(2014) 231 FCR 403; [2014] FCAFC 177
JurisdictionAustralia
Year2014
Statusunclear

Key Principle

The HCA held that the Fair Work Act 2009 applies to seafarers on Australian-flagged vessels, even if the work is performed outside Australian waters; the constitutional connection is the flag of the vessel.

Area of Law

employment

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