Construction Industry Insolvency
In Brief In August 2012 the NSW Government announced an Inquiry into Construction Industry Insolvency in NSW. The Inquiry released its…
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With the latest legal developments, legislation changes and case precedents.
What not to say in the office
Why are there things I can and cannot say in the office? What is and what is not appropriate behaviour in the…
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Down, down, prices are down … or are they?
In Brief Retailers must not mislead customers about the amount of money they are saving during advertised sale periods. ACCC v Jewellery…
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Important Changes to Employment Law for 2013
Fair Work Changes Various amendments made to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) came into force on 1 January 2013. A significant change is…
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Commonwealth Penalty Units to Rise by end 2012
The monetary amount of penalties for offences under Commonwealth legislation are set to increase significantly by the end of 201…
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Cheaper online option for patent applications
IP Australia’s Patent Office has introduced an online facility that now gives patent applicants and owners an easy and secure…
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Corporate update
In Brief The corporate team discuss recent developments concerning side deals and indemnities in commercial contracts as well as directors’ liability…
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Can an employer ban tattoos in the workplace?
In Brief The visible tattoos that individuals adorn their bodies with can become the subject of discussion in the workplace…
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Employee rights when your employer becomes insolvent
In Brief In October 2012 the Federal Government introduced the Fair Entitlements Guarantee Bill 2012 to formalise by legislation, what has…
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My partner has passed away without leaving a Will what should I do?
In Brief Where a person dies without a valid Will they are said to have died ‘intestate’. In these circumstances the Supreme Court…
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