6 Apr 2020 Planning, infrastructure and environment NSW planning industry responds to the COVID-19 crisis NSW planning industry responds to the COVID-19 crisis
5 Apr 2020 Transport and logistics Cruise shipping and the coronavirus Cruise ships have struggled to disembark passengers and crew when they have not been permitted to call at certain ports.
3 Apr 2020 Disputes and investigations Pandemic pandemonium: the decision in David Quince v Annabelle Quince and Anor [2020] NSWSC 326 When will the COVID-19 pandemic be grounds to adjourn? Some issues to consider for parties intent on proceeding to hearing during coronavirus crisis
2 Apr 2020 Recent Changes to Various Modern Awards in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic Recent updates and changes to the Hospitality Industry, Clerks-Private Sector and Restaurant Industry Modern Awards in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
2 Apr 2020 COVID-19: New government support measures – what employers and employees need to know New government support measures announced to help protect employees and businesses.
1 Apr 2020 Fair Work Commission expands award coverage under the Miscellaneous Award 2010 The Fair Work Commission has significantly increased the number of employees covered by modern awards by varying the coverage of the Miscellaneous Award 2010 from 1 July 2020
1 Apr 2020 Corporate and commercial Impact of COVID-19 on dividends: What are the legal requirements for payment of dividends? Many companies will be reviewing their dividend policies in response to the adverse economic impacts of COVID-19.
1 Apr 2020 Corporate and commercial ASX Compliance Update In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ASX has advised that it is proposing a temporary emergency class order waiver under listing rule 18.1 (Class Waiver) to help facilitate capital raisings up to 31 July 2020.
1 Apr 2020 Class actions C is for Crisis: Class Actions and COVID-19 Partner Michael Russell, head of our Class Actions team, shares his view on class action litigation risks for businesses and their insurers resulting from the coronavirus pandemic
1 Apr 2020 An update on the New South Wales Public health order Where workers are working at home, the completion of a work at home checklist, together with consultation, instructions and feedback, will assist to manage their health and safety.
30 Mar 2020 Employment and safety COVID-19: Sponsorship obligations for 457/TSS visa holders - what employers need to know This article provides a reminder of what employers need to know about their current sponsorship obligations when it comes to employees sponsored on 457/Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visas.
30 Mar 2020 Banking and finance China Practice Property COVID - 19 pandemic response: Australia dramatically tightens foreign investment rules All monetary threshold amounts for foreign investments subject to the Australian Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 (the Act) are now temporarily $NIL in all asset classes.