The Government has proposed 32 changes to the Employment Relations Act 2000. Depending on your point of view it might be seen as fine tuning, tinkering or meddling.

Some of these changes have been well signalled by the Government in the lead up to their election in 2008 whilst other changes are new.

1. The government's announcement yesterday all but completes delivery of the commitments made by the government prior to the 2008 election.

Thank you very much to all those who have responded to the electricity RFP. We have received a good number of responses and are currently processing the data to take to electricity and gas providers. Last minute RFP forms can still be accepted if scanned copies are emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

We are again reminding clubs to be vigilant and proactive in relation to their obligations under the Sale of Liquor Act 1989.

A Member Club has recently been issued a one day suspension of their club licence and the bar manager has also had their license suspended for one month after a club member was allegedly allowed to become intoxicated on the clubs premises and then drove home.