[beamso]

> To contrast, here in Australia, a part-time/full-time employee needs to be formally warned (and these need to be documented) three times before being 'fired'

A small Australian business can fire someone immediately without any warnings. I think it's a company of under 50 employees at the moment. The number was increased under WorkChoices then dropped back again.

A larger business can use exceptional circumstances to remove you instantly as well (breach of contract and along those lines).