16 Feb 2023 Corporate and commercial Digital governance, cyber and privacy Privacy Act Review Report - a game changer for how boards manage cyber risk Today, the Commonwealth Government released its 312 page Privacy Act Review Report (Report), a culmination of two years of consultation and review.
12 Jan 2023 Aged Care Corporate and commercial Budgie Battle at B'nai B'rith Retirement village operators should monitor the progress of a matter before the New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) to understand the extent to which NCAT may find that Village Rules are unjust, oppressive or harsh
16 Dec 2022 Employment and safety Education Corporate and commercial Prevention not Reaction - the importance of risk management in curricular activities Science experiment gone wrong at a school is a stark reminder for education providers to ensure that curriculum activities are supported by comprehensive policies and procedures to identify, manage and control risk.
24 Nov 2022 Digital governance, cyber and privacy Corporate and commercial What is Web3 and what are the legal questions it raises? We look at legal considerations around the NFT marketplace and the risk of money laundering, ownership of digital land and other digital assets, and the question of jurisdiction of a decentralised internet.
4 Nov 2022 Corporate and commercial What? A $50 million fine? Prepare for extension to unfair contract terms, significant increases ... Passing of the Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Bill 2022 means businesses should review their standard form contracts to ensure they do not contain unfair contract terms and where they may, look to amend them.
2 Nov 2022 Corporate and commercial What is ESG? Ten takeaways for directors and c-suite executives ESG relates to environmental, social and corporate governance factors. It goes beyond specific existing legal requirements and sits on the border of ethics, politics, law and public relations.
26 Oct 2022 Corporate and commercial Transitional period for existing company directors is ending soon Are you an existing director? To meet your obligations as a director, you must apply for a Director Identification Number by 30 November 2022.
26 Sep 2022 Corporate and commercial AGM season 2022 - issues bullet list As the 2022 AGM season commences, Partner and Head of Capital Markets, Brent Van Staden has complied a list of issues that may arise when preparing the Annual General Meeting Notices (NOMs). Some issues to consider include:
22 Aug 2022 Corporate and commercial Beware of unfair or prejudicial contract provisions Whether you are a supplier or a customer, here are some tips about contract clauses to watch out for.
10 Aug 2022 Education Corporate and commercial Vaping in schools Alarming new studies show a growing trend in school students using e-cigarettes or 'vapes'. Schools need to be aware of what they can and cannot do to address this epidemic and to manage their risk.