The Albanese Labour Government's Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (Bill) is set to introduce significant changes to the Australian industrial relations landscape.
On 4 September 2023, the Federal Government introduced the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023, which aims to criminalise intentional underpayments to employees and address workplace issues in the gig economy.
From 12 December 2023, the AHRC will be granted broad inquisitorial powers to enforce a new positive duty to eliminate unlawful sex discrimination and related conduct in the workplace.
We explore IP Australia's guidance and explore whether 'emerging technologies', including non-fungible tokens, blockchain, virtual goods and the metaverse, can be trade marked.
Myers v Southern Grampians Shire Council (Red Dot) [2022] VCAT 695 concerned an application for review in VCAT in respect of the approval of a permit application lodged with the Southern Grampians Shire Council.
If ever a case could be held as showing the disuniformity and international chaos in the regulation of international shipping in the carriage of goods by sea, Poralu Marine Australia Pty Ltd v MV Dijksgracht [2022] FCA 1038 is it.
