20 Nov 2023 Education Insurance Employment and safety Victorian Child Safety Update - CCYP Annual Report 2022-23 The Victorian CCYP has released its Annual Report for 2022 - 2023 which was tabled in parliament on 1 November 2023. The report contains a number of key updates for stakeholders who provide services to children and young people.
20 Nov 2023 Digital governance, cyber and privacy Legal privilege in cyber breaches: insights from the Federal Court decision on Optus' cyber attack The Federal Court's recent decision in Robertson v Singtel Optus Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 1392 delves into the complex question of legal privilege concerning IT forensic reports in the aftermath of a cyber attack.
15 Nov 2023 Banking and finance Financial services Payments system modernisation - a new payments licence regime and proposed regulation of Payment ... Proposed changes to the Australian payments licensing framework, based on recommendations from the Payments System Review, will reshape the regulatory landscape..
10 Nov 2023 Banking and finance Financial services Why was I de-banked? We are not in a position to provide any further information - is not a ... The recent case of Human Appeal International Australia v Beyond Bank examines the circumstances of a wrongful termination of banking services.
8 Nov 2023 Banking and finance Financial services Imminent changes to the unfair contract terms regime under the ASIC Act and their specific ... New amendments to the unfair contract terms (UCT) regime under the ASIC Act which come into effect on 9 November 2023 will expand and strengthen the existing unfair contract terms provisions that apply to financial services.
8 Nov 2023 Property Modernising Queensland property laws: The Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) The Property Law Act 2023 passed Parliament on 25 October 2023. Although commencement is anticipated to be delayed, the Act will replace the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld) and aims to modernise Queensland’s property laws.
2 Nov 2023 Insurance High Court overturns permanent stay in child abuse case In the first decision of its kind, and by a narrow majority, the High Court of Australia has allowed an appeal, overturning a decision of the NSW Court of Appeal to permanently stay proceedings..
31 Oct 2023 Education Fishing for the Answer: The modern mullet and challenges to school dress codes Where is the line between enforcing a dress code and discrimination? This article will assist in clarifying some things you, as a school, should be aware of.
30 Oct 2023 Employment and safety National Safe Work Month 2023 During National Safe Work Month this October, Colin Biggers & Paisley's employment and safety team will be focusing on how employers and PCBUs can create and maintain safe workplaces.
30 Oct 2023 Digital governance, cyber and privacy Cyber Security Awareness Month 2023 October is Cyber Security Awareness month, an annual reminder for all Australians to stay secure online. Cyber events in Australia have increased by 13% this year and we expect they will continue to rise.