22 Nov 2018 Planning, infrastructure and environment Queensland Court of Appeal reverses a Queensland Supreme Court decision and holds that a local ... Queensland Court of Appeal reverses a Queensland Supreme Court decision and holds that a local government's water utility charges are in fact valid and comply with the Local Government Regulation 2012 and the Local Government Act 2009
22 Nov 2018 Planning, infrastructure and environment Planning and Environment Court has dismissed an appeal against a local government's decision to ... Planning and Environment Court has dismissed an appeal against a local government's decision to refuse a development application for a material change of use to establish a multi-storey dwelling overlooking a golf course
22 Nov 2018 Employment and safety Average pay increases in enterprise agreements Employers bargaining for enterprise agreements should take note of the average industry pay increase trends and prepare an industrial strategy.
22 Nov 2018 Employment and safety Foodora delivery rider classed as an employee wins unfair dismissal case A recent decision by the Fair Work Commission has implications for all employers and businesses who engage independent contractors, not just those operating in the gig economy.
21 Nov 2018 Banking and finance Financial services Government proposes changes for financial reporting Proposed changes will increase the thresholds for determining what constitutes a large proprietary company under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
15 Nov 2018 Employment and safety Human Rights Bill for Queensland Affected entities should have appropriate complaints handling procedures to deal with human rights complaints.
12 Nov 2018 Insurance Good faith in insurance policies - again? Insurance industry will be impacted by strengthened penalties and insurers may face penalties of up to $210 million.
8 Nov 2018 Intellectual Property and Technology Warning to owners of registered trade marks Beware of false billing scams and consider an internal process to manage this risk.
6 Nov 2018 Employment and safety Does the BOOT fit? Recent significant variations to modern awards will impact how employers should approach bargaining for new enterprise agreements.
1 Nov 2018 Employment and safety Making long service leave fairer for everyone An overview of significant changes for employers in Victoria.