A District Court decision highlights that NDIS providers remain responsible for work health and safety risks in participants’ homes, with LiveBetter convicted following a fatal scalding incident. The case underscores the need for robust risk assessments, clear procedures and competency-based training where clients are particularly vulnerable.
Victoria’s proposed amendments to the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) introduce a statutory right to work from home, requiring employers to assess requests within 21 days against reasonableness criteria. The reforms shift flexibility from policy to enforceable entitlement, with implications for workplace practices and compliance.
The Planning and Environment Court has confirmed that infrastructure charges can be levied in respect of a potential future dwelling house, before any new dwelling house is built.
A local government's decision to approve an additional two storeys for a residential development in Palm Beach is confirmed because of compliance with the building height uplift provisions.
Spring Hill Hotel to be refurbished and integrated into a mixed-use tower comprising 17 storeys.
Colin Biggers & Paisley is pleased to announce the launch of a new podcast series in collaboration with ADVOC, the international network of independent law firms.
