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Construction Sites to Return to Full Capacity from 27 September 2021
Construction Sites to Return to Full Capacity from 27 September 2021 Since 19 July 2021, NSW Construction sites have either been shut down or faced restrictions on the amount of persons eligible to attend sites to perform construction related work and activity. Currently, if the Construction site is in an LGA…
Michael Byrnes discussed mandatory workplace Covid-19 vaccination with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC, 13 September 2021
Michael Byrnes discussed mandatory workplace Covid-19 vaccination with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC on 13 September 2021.You can listen to the radio podcast here…
Angela Harvey recognised in Doyles Guide 2021
As part of the Estate Planning and Wealth Management practice, Angela’s experience includes asset protection, trusts, succession planning, analysing established structures, contested estates — including family provision matters, family asset arrangements, and preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardian documents. Congratulations Angela…
Michael Byrnes discussed mandatory workplace Covid-19 vaccination on This Working Life on ABC Radio National on 6 September 2021
Michael Byrnes discussed mandatory workplace Covid-19 vaccination on This Working Life on ABC Radio National on 6 September 2021.You can listen to the radio podcast here…
Government Passes Landmark Bill to Combat Sexual Harassment
The House of Representatives has passed the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill 2021. The Bill implements certain recommendations of the Australian Human Rights Commission report, Respect@Work: National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces presented to the Government by the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Kate Jenkins…
Lawyers Weekly | Swaab Grows Partnership
Nicholas Dale will come on board as a partner from 6 September, bringing with him over 27 years’ experience in litigation and insolvency matters. Commenting on the move, Swaab managing partner Mary Digiglio described the appointment of Mr Dale as significant and that comes in line with the demand the firm’s litigation and insolvency…
Press Release | New Partner Appointment — Nicholas Dale
“This is an exciting time for Swaab and our Litigation and Insolvency team. Our success has come from putting our people and clients first and by making strategic appointments that build on our strong focus on culture, wellbeing and client service. This appointment will serve to bolster our already impressive…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the HRM Online article, “How effective are the FWO’s mandatory vaccine guidelines?”, published on 23 August
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the HRM Online article, “How effective are the FWO’s mandatory vaccine guidelines?”, published on 23 AugustTo read the full article click here …
Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Amendment Regulation 2021
Victoria has passed enabling legislation for another rent relief scheme for retail and commercial tenants. However, the specific details about how this new scheme will operate will be in the Regulations, which have not been published. As of the date of this update, no other State or Territory has announced…
Family Court merger to change the way we separate
Speaking to the legal profession, Family Court Chief Justice Will Alstergren detailed the plan for next month’s merger of the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia (FCFCOA). These details include: One entry point to the new Court, which is to be renamed the Family Court and Federal Court…