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20 Sep 2023

Insurance

Redefining Employer Liability: The Case of Synergy Scaffolding Services Pty Ltd v Alelaimat ...

The case of Synergy Scaffolding Services Pty Ltd v Alelaimat [2023] NSWCA 213 considers the operation of section 151Z of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 when a labour hire employer is liable.

20 Sep 2023

Digital governance, cyber and privacy

AFR Cyber Summit: ASIC to target boards that do not have cyber security systems in place

Cyber security is a key issue for boards and all companies and it continues to have a profound impact on the Australian business landscape.

20 Sep 2023

Insurance Employment and safety

Casual employment changes in 'Closing Loopholes' bill

The federal government introduced the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 seeking to introduce a new definition of a casual employee and amend casual conversion requirements under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).

18 Sep 2023

Employment and safety

Closing Loopholes Bill: big changes for labour hire

The Albanese Labour Government's Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (Bill) is set to introduce significant changes to the Australian industrial relations landscape.

15 Sep 2023

Insurance Employment and safety

Closing loopholes: Federal Government aims to criminalise wage theft

On 4 September 2023, the Federal Government introduced the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023, which aims to criminalise intentional underpayments to employees and address workplace issues in the gig economy.

13 Sep 2023

Employment and safety

AHRC publishes Guidelines for new 'positive duty' to prevent conduct prohibited by the Sex ...

From 12 December 2023, the AHRC will be granted broad inquisitorial powers to enforce a new positive duty to eliminate unlawful sex discrimination and related conduct in the workplace.

13 Sep 2023

Intellectual Property and Technology

Navigating trade mark classification for emerging technologies - IP Australia issues guidance

We explore IP Australia's guidance and explore whether 'emerging technologies', including non-fungible tokens, blockchain, virtual goods and the metaverse, can be trade marked.

12 Sep 2023

Planning, infrastructure and environment Government

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal's review rights in the case of Myers v Southern ...

Myers v Southern Grampians Shire Council (Red Dot) [2022] VCAT 695 concerned an application for review in VCAT in respect of the approval of a permit application lodged with the Southern Grampians Shire Council.

12 Sep 2023

Transport and logistics Insurance

The case of Poralu Marine Australia Pty Ltd v MV Dijksgracht [2022] FCA 1038: Regimes Governing ...

If ever a case could be held as showing the disuniformity and international chaos in the regulation of international shipping in the carriage of goods by sea, Poralu Marine Australia Pty Ltd v MV Dijksgracht [2022] FCA 1038 is it.

12 Sep 2023

Transport and logistics Employment and safety

Safety Collison: The meeting of work health and safety and national heavy vehicle laws ...

WHS Act and Regulations in most jurisdictions around Australia have implemented the requirement for businesses to assess the risk of psychosocial hazards and implement practicable control measures to eliminate or minimise the risk.

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Redefining Employer Liability: The Case of Synergy Scaffolding Services Pty Ltd v Alelaimat ...

AFR Cyber Summit: ASIC to target boards that do not have cyber security systems in place

Casual employment changes in 'Closing Loopholes' bill

Closing Loopholes Bill: big changes for labour hire

Closing loopholes: Federal Government aims to criminalise wage theft

AHRC publishes Guidelines for new 'positive duty' to prevent conduct prohibited by the Sex ...

Navigating trade mark classification for emerging technologies - IP Australia issues guidance

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal's review rights in the case of Myers v Southern ...

The case of Poralu Marine Australia Pty Ltd v MV Dijksgracht [2022] FCA 1038: Regimes Governing ...

Safety Collison: The meeting of work health and safety and national heavy vehicle laws ...

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Redefining Employer Liability: The Case of Synergy Scaffolding Services Pty Ltd v Alelaimat ...​

AFR Cyber Summit: ASIC to target boards that do not have cyber security systems in place​

Casual employment changes in 'Closing Loopholes' bill​

Closing Loopholes Bill: big changes for labour hire​

Closing loopholes: Federal Government aims to criminalise wage theft​

AHRC publishes Guidelines for new 'positive duty' to prevent conduct prohibited by the Sex ...​

Navigating trade mark classification for emerging technologies - IP Australia issues guidance​

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal's review rights in the case of Myers v Southern ...​

The case of Poralu Marine Australia Pty Ltd v MV Dijksgracht [2022] FCA 1038: Regimes Governing ...​

Safety Collison: The meeting of work health and safety and national heavy vehicle laws ...​

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Redefining Employer Liability: The Case of Synergy Scaffolding Services Pty Ltd v Alelaimat ...

AFR Cyber Summit: ASIC to target boards that do not have cyber security systems in place

Casual employment changes in 'Closing Loopholes' bill

Closing Loopholes Bill: big changes for labour hire

Closing loopholes: Federal Government aims to criminalise wage theft

AHRC publishes Guidelines for new 'positive duty' to prevent conduct prohibited by the Sex ...

Navigating trade mark classification for emerging technologies - IP Australia issues guidance

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal's review rights in the case of Myers v Southern ...

The case of Poralu Marine Australia Pty Ltd v MV Dijksgracht [2022] FCA 1038: Regimes Governing ...

Safety Collison: The meeting of work health and safety and national heavy vehicle laws ...