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.
24 Jul 2022 Education Corporate and commercial Protecting gender diverse students in Queensland schools: the importance of getting it right Schools must be aware of their obligations to LGBTIQ students and should prepare for possible changes to the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act.
24 Jul 2022 Education Corporate and commercial Internal investigations into criminal sexual conduct: a review of University of Queensland ... Educational institutions and employers alike should be clear about the limitations of their disciplinary jurisdiction, particularly regarding alleged conduct which may be criminal in nature.
17 Jul 2022 Education Corporate and commercial Employment and safety Timely lessons for educational institutions - John XXIII College v SMA As we return to pubs and clubs, it is important for those who may hold a duty of care - whether that be schools, universities, or residential colleges - for some social situations to be aware of their obligations.
13 Jul 2022 Insurance Corporate and commercial Revised Code of Conduct for allied health practitioners now in force AHPRA's revised Code of Conduct for allied health practitioners came into effect on 29 June 2022.
1 Jul 2022 Digital governance, cyber and privacy Corporate and commercial Employment and safety Sensitive information and the employment relationship The interplay between the employee records exemption and the decisions in Lee and Knight has been the subject of much difficulty for employment and privacy lawyers.
17 Jun 2022 Employment and safety Corporate and commercial Transport and logistics Employee dismissed for failing to follow driving safety policy Fair Work Commission determines repeated speeding incidents when driving for work valid reason for terminating employment.