As data released by the Fair Work Ombudsman shows, there is an increasing trend to name third parties like HR practitioners in claims for breach of the Fair Work Act.  Developments in relation to labour hire licensing laws and proposed whistleblowing laws should also be carefully monitored as they too may render individuals personally liable. 

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