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The Fair Work Act provides a robust safety net known as 'General Protections' to ensure that employees are not treated unfairly for exercising their workplace rights or for personal attributes like race, age, or gender. Understanding these protections is vital for both employers and employees, as the penalties for contravention are significant and the legal burden of proof often shifts to the employer to prove they did not act with unlawful intent.

Under Australian law, the default rule is that intellectual property created by an employee during the course of their employment belongs to the employer. However, the boundaries of "during the course of employment" are frequently contested, particularly in the age of remote work and side projects. Understanding the nuances of the Copyright Act 1968 and the specific terms of an employment contract is vital for both businesses protecting their intangible assets and employees pursuing creative endeavours outside their primary roles.