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Anthony Massaro

Principal

Bachelor of Science (Honours), Bachelor of Laws


P: +61 3 9609 1501

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E: amassaro@rk.com.au

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  • Aged Care
  • Health
  • Water
  • Education
  • Not-for-Profit
  • Disability
  • Local Government
  • Workplace Relations
  • Employment and Safety
  • Employment Advice
  • Employment Disputes
  • Workplace Health and Safety
  • Workplace Agreements

Anthony has been practising for 23 years in workplace relations, discrimination and safety matters, and has been with Russell Kennedy for 21 years. He has been recognised since 2014 by Best Lawyers for expertise in Occupational Health and Safety Law. He has contributed to articles in The Age, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Courier Mail and SmartCompany, and has spoken at various industry conferences across sectors.

Experience

  • Drafting and advising on enterprise agreements, employment contracts and policies
  • Drafting and advising on independent contractor arrangements
  • Advising on the interaction between enterprise agreements, awards and the National Employment Standards
  • Advising on and conducting workplace investigations
  • Advising on disciplinary matters and termination of employment
  • Acting for clients on equal opportunity matters including sexual harassment and discrimination claims
  • Acting for clients in unfair dismissal and general protections proceedings in the Fair Work Commission and the Federal Court
  • Advising clients in relation to industrial action and dispute resolution before the Fair Work Commission
  • Advising Councils on Councillor conduct and governance issues
  • Advising clients in relation to obligations under workplace health and safety legislation
  • Advising clients in relation to Improvement Notices and Prohibition Notices, and appealing those notices both through WorkSafe’s Internal Review process and in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
  • Advising clients in responding to critical safety incidents
  • Advising and acting for clients in prosecutions arising from workplace fatalities, injuries, and other incidents
  • Advising clients in relation to FOI

Leadership

  • Recognised by Best Lawyers for expertise in Occupational Health and Safety Law (2014 – 2024)
  • Winner, Sally Webster Award 2024
  • Russell Kennedy Male Ambassador for Gender Equality
  • Member, Executive LGBTQ+ Ally Forum
  • Deputy Chair, Russell Kennedy Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
  • Executive Sponsor of SPARKLE (Russell Kennedy's LGBTQIA+ and Allies Network)