Do you provide credit in your business? Under the new rules you may need a Credit Licence
In brief — New credit licensing régime in Australia If you engage in credit activities for the first time from 1 July…
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Equal opportunity for women in the workplace — reporting obligations of employers
In brief — Importance of compliance with EOWA Act The federal government is serious about promoting equal opportunity for women in…
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New laws governing public access to share registers aimed at unsolicited share offers
In brief — Restricted access aimed at unsolicited share offers The government recently brought into force new laws regulating access to…
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New Australian Consumer Law guarantees — what do they mean for your business?
In brief – Expansion of consumer rights On 1 January 2011, the Competition and Consumer Act 2011 replaced the Trade Practices Act…
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When are you liable for third party postings about your business on a social networking site?
In brief – Companies can be held responsible for statements by third parties On 10 February 2011, the Federal Court of…
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Privacy Commissioner finds privacy breach by Vodafone
In brief – Vodafone in breach of NPP 4.1 The Privacy Commissioner has handed down a report which has important implications…
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James Hardie directors free to re-enter boardrooms
In brief — Court of Appeal overturns decision in James Hardie case On 17 December 2010 the NSW Court of Appeal…
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Termination of employees for breach of drug & alcohol policies
In brief – FWA takes breaches seriously The promotion of safety in the workplace is an issue taken seriously by Fair…
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Preserving your business through restraint of trade clauses
In brief – Employee contracts need confidentiality and restraint of trade clauses The value of a business is typically measured by its…
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New rules on blackout periods and trading windows for trading in listed company shares
In brief — Listed companies now need a trading policy From 1 January 2011 listed companies are required under ASX Listing Rule 12.…
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