(Brisbane 1980)

The Little Alberts was a Brisbane Punk band originally formed together in 1980, by Andrew Spencer (Rhythm) , Jim Muir (Vocals) , Andrew Gunn (Bass) and Steve Bishop (Drums) and Allanah McFadzean (Keyboards).

After a brief period McFadzean dropped out and Andrew See was invited to trial out and play electric piano and he became the fifth member of the group. Mark Waller also came in and out of the group on several occasions.

As a 5 piece band, The Little Alberts put together a distinctive set, that included covers from The Stranglers (Hanging Around); The Undertones (Teenage Kicks) , The Cure (Fire in Cairo) , The Sex Pistols [Pretty Vacant and Submission] and The Buzzcocks (Orgasm Addict and Fiction Romance) .
Andrew Gunn and Andrew Spencer developed some original songs including the much loved tribute to Vic Morrow in Combat and People in the News.

The band played some memorable gigs including Caxton Street (Baroona) Hall, several Tripple Zed Joint Efforts at Qld Uni, the National Hotel, Coorparoo Aussie Rules Club, as well as various parties and functions.

The band members met at many venues to relax and observe other musicians of the time (The End, 31st, the Johnnies, to name a few). Clubs and drinking spots like the Silver Dollar, the 279 Club, the Majestic and Brisbane Hotels, Pipps and the Queens Hotel. were all popular venues.

After less than 18 months the band split, with Spencer joining with Mark Waller and Margaret McAllister to form a mod influenced band Neat Neat Neat.
and now.......................

Jim Muir is a Dermatologist working in Carina, Brisbane. He is Visiting Dermatologist Mater Hospital, South Brisbane and Dermatologist for 'Tele-Derm' , an on line dermatology consultation and educational service provided by The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, The Queensland Divisions of General Practice and the Federal Department of Health; Jim is also Chairperson of the Brisbane Hospitals Dermatology Group.

Andrew Spencer is the Head of Malignant Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation and also leads the Myeloma Research Group, at the Alfred Hospital, Melbourne.

Andrew Gunn is a general practitioner / family physician who, among other things, works at Inala Primary Care, Brisbane Youth Service and the University of Queensland Health Service, edits New Doctor and gplink, and is National and Queensland Treasurer of the Doctors Reform Society.

Steve Bishop commenced practising dentistry and later found passion as a stilt walker, comedian, ventriloquist, magician, mime artist, escapologist, movie stunt double, juggler, drummer, didgeridoo player and master of the music saw (Courier Mail October 14 2006). He has travelled and trained with the Cirque du Soleil.

Allanah McFadzean is presently working as the Venue Manager of the Old Queensland Museum and currently manages Brisbane Band, Bang Bang Boss Kelly.
Andrew See is now a Brisbane based lawyer.

Andrew See is available to work collaboratively with government bodies, corporations, trade union organisations and training providers, in designing and delivering training on all aspects of industrial relations, legal compliance and people management.

 

As an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), Andrew has undertaken various sessional academic work in industrial relations, business management and employment law, and has developed a wide range of training programs for delivery both in Australia and overseas.   

A major feature of the training programs is in the way in which years of practical experience are woven into the contemporary setting of employment at work, making the learning experience worthwhile and real. 

Andrew recognises that everyone learns differently and will tailor make individual and group training and learning packages based on the specific needs and preferences of the participants.         

 

   

 

 

 

Current workshops include:

All workshops and training programs can be tailor-made to meet specific budget and learning objectives. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.

 

REGISTRATION FORM:  Fijian Industrial Relations 

 

 

 

 

 

Papers and presentations 

2024

See.AJ., Criminal history, risk management and the law of employment: An analysis of some of the issues associated with 'removing the box'.  (26th Attorney General's Legal Conference, Nadi, Fiji 6-7 December 2024). 

2022

See. A.J., Barry. M & Peetz. D., The Australian Unfair Dismissal Regime: Exploring How Applications for Unfair Dismissal Remedy Resolve, (2022) 35 AJLL 27.

2021 

See. A.J., Working from home: controlling the workplace and defining the risk. A paper presented to the International Bar Association and Fiji Law Society Conference, Nadi, Fiji, January 2021.  

2020

See. A.J., Exploring why unfair dismissal remedy applications resolve at the various stage of conciliation and arbitration. A paper presented to the 34th Annual Association of Industrial Relations Academics Australia and New Zealand (AIRAANZ) Conference, Queenstown, New Zealand, 12 February 2020.

2018

See. A.J., Occupational Health and Safety: Good Governance and Lessons Learnt. A paper presented to the TOPEX Conference, Fiji Employers Federation, Denarau, Fiji, 2018. 

See. A.J.The Law of Employment: An analysis of summary dismissal law in Fiji. A paper presented to the Civil Division Judicial Officers Workshop, Warwick Hotel, Korolevu, Fiji, March 2018. 

2014

See. A.J., Learning to see through mirrors: Practical ways for overcoming workplace bias. A paper presented to the Fiji Human Resource Institute National ConventionDenarau, Fiji, 2014.

See. A.J., You don't need to do that: A legal perspective on the importance of job analysis and functional capacity evaluations. A paper presented at the 3rd Job Fit Systems International Conference (Old Challenges New Perspectives), Hobart, 3-5 April 2014.

2013

See. A.J., Resolving conflict at work. A presentation to the Fiji Human Resource Institute Convention, Warwick Fiji Resort and Spa, Korolevu, Fiji, 2013.

2012

See. A.J., Employment grievances and disputes: The role of the Employment Relations Tribunal and the Employment Relations Promulgation 2007. (August 2012). 

2007 

See. A.J., Communicating SafetySimple ways to avoid workplace health and safety accidents (March 2007). 

See. A.J., The health and safety of getting old in the mining industry. A paper prepared for the Queensland Mining Industry. 

2006  

Dean. C. & See. A.J., You're stressing me out. A presentation to the Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference, Townsville, 6- 9 August 2006.

See. A.J., Workplace stress: The new industrial battleground, (June 2006).

2005

See. A.J., Legislation, litigation and liability. A paper presented to the Australasian Coal Mine Operators Conference 'Coal 2005', Brisbane, Queensland, 26-28 April 2005.

See. A.J., The Ageing Workforce. A paper presented to the Industrial Relations Society of Queensland, 2005. 

2004 

See. A.J., The health and safety of the ageing worker. A paper presented to the 12th Annual Safety Institute of Australia (Queensland Branch) Conference, 2004. 

See. A.J., The Age of Employment. A paper presented to the Industrial Relations Society of Queensland Convention, November 2004. 

2003

See. A.J., Examining the legal implications of being fit for work. A paper originally presented at the Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference, Townsville, 2003.  

 

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(Brisbane 1980)

The Little Alberts was a Brisbane Punk band originally formed together in 1980, by Andrew Spencer (Rhythm) , Jim Muir (Vocals) , Andrew Gunn (Bass) and Steve Bishop (Drums) and Allanah McFadzean (Keyboards).

After a brief period McFadzean dropped out and Andrew See was invited to trial out and play electric piano and he became the fifth member of the group. Mark Waller also came in and out of the group on several occasions.

As a 5 piece band, The Little Alberts put together a distinctive set, that included covers from The Stranglers (Hanging Around); The Undertones (Teenage Kicks) , The Cure (Fire in Cairo) , The Sex Pistols [Pretty Vacant and Submission] and The Buzzcocks (Orgasm Addict and Fiction Romance) .
Andrew Gunn and Andrew Spencer developed some original songs including the much loved tribute to Vic Morrow in Combat and People in the News.

The band played some memorable gigs including Caxton Street (Baroona) Hall, several Tripple Zed Joint Efforts at Qld Uni, the National Hotel, Coorparoo Aussie Rules Club, as well as various parties and functions.

The band members met at many venues to relax and observe other musicians of the time (The End, 31st, the Johnnies, to name a few). Clubs and drinking spots like the Silver Dollar, the 279 Club, the Majestic and Brisbane Hotels, Pipps and the Queens Hotel. were all popular venues.

After less than 18 months the band split, with Spencer joining with Mark Waller and Margaret McAllister to form a mod influenced band Neat Neat Neat.
and now.......................

Jim Muir is a Dermatologist working in Carina, Brisbane. He is Visiting Dermatologist Mater Hospital, South Brisbane and Dermatologist for 'Tele-Derm' , an on line dermatology consultation and educational service provided by The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, The Queensland Divisions of General Practice and the Federal Department of Health; Jim is also Chairperson of the Brisbane Hospitals Dermatology Group.

Andrew Spencer is the Head of Malignant Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation and also leads the Myeloma Research Group, at the Alfred Hospital, Melbourne.

Andrew Gunn is a general practitioner / family physician who, among other things, works at Inala Primary Care, Brisbane Youth Service and the University of Queensland Health Service, edits New Doctor and gplink, and is National and Queensland Treasurer of the Doctors Reform Society.

Steve Bishop commenced practising dentistry and later found passion as a stilt walker, comedian, ventriloquist, magician, mime artist, escapologist, movie stunt double, juggler, drummer, didgeridoo player and master of the music saw (Courier Mail October 14 2006). He has travelled and trained with the Cirque du Soleil.

Allanah McFadzean is presently working as the Venue Manager of the Old Queensland Museum and currently manages Brisbane Band, Bang Bang Boss Kelly.
Andrew See is now a Brisbane based lawyer.

Andrew See was the former Manager Policy, Division of Workplace Health and Safety and has extensive experience in the legislation and policy development that underpins workplace health and safety law.  Andrew has been involved in 'front end' systems development, auditing and education assisting employers and their workers minimise risks of accident and illness at work - focusing on the major hazard areas of the workplace. 

As a lawyer, Andrew has been involved in the representation of employers against prosecution under state based health and safety laws and has assisted in post-accident investigations both on behalf of the employers and for workers and their families. Andrew has been a member of the judging panel for the Safety Awards in the Queensland Major Building Contractors Association and has spoken at major industry forums on a wide range of workplace safety issues  - including prevention of workplace bullying and the importance of communication between supervisors and employees at work.

 

 

Key services available include:-

  • Corporate policy planning and implementation
  • Legal education and training (compliance, exposure, prosecution etc)
  • Mock hearings (rights and responsibilties; issues and competencies)
  • Representation before courts, tribunals; investigations and interviews
  • Defence strategy and liaison.

 

 

 

The Little Alberts was a Brisbane Punk band originally formed together in 1980, by Andrew Spencer (Rhythm) , Jim Muir (Vocals) , Andrew Gunn (Bass), Steve Bishop (Drums) and Allanah McFadzean (Keyboards).

After a brief period McFadzean dropped out and Andrew See became the fifth member of the group playing electric piano and keyboards. Mark Waller also came in and out of the group on several occasions.

As a 5 piece band, The Little Alberts put together a distinctive set that included covers from The Stranglers (Hanging Around); The Undertones (Teenage Kicks) , The Cure (Fire in Cairo), The Sex Pistols [Pretty Vacant and Submission] and The Buzzcocks (Orgasm Addict and Fiction Romance).

Andrew Gunn and Andrew Spencer developed some original songs including the much loved tribute to Vic Morrow in Combat and People in the News.

The band played some memorable gigs including Caxton Street (Baroona) Hall, several Tripple Zed Joint Efforts at Qld Uni, the National Hotel, Coorparoo Aussie Rules Club, as well as various parties and functions.

The band members met at many venues to relax and observe other musicians of the time (The End, 31st, Xero, Sekret Sekret, the Johnnies, Go Betweens.. to name a few). Clubs and drinking spots like the Silver Dollar, the 279 Club, the Majestic and Brisbane Hotels, Pipps and the Queens Hotel were all popular venues.

 



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