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.
26 Oct 2023 Construction Corporate and commercial Property Navigating the Unfair Contract Terms Regime. Is your business affected by the changes? 98% of all Australian businesses are affected by the unfair contract terms regime, and by 9 November 2023, should manage their risk around unfair contract terms. Failure to do so can have severe consequences.
26 Oct 2023 Intellectual Property and Technology Protection of confidential technologies and information For businesses involved in the creation, exploitation, or use of technologies, the protection of trade secrets and commercially valuable confidential information..
25 Oct 2023 Planning, infrastructure and environment Government Planning and Environment Court of Queensland dismisses appeal against an infrastructure charges ... Douglas Construction & Engineering Pty Ptd v Logan City Council [2023] QPEC 28 concerned an appeal to the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland against an infrastructure charges notice issued by the Logan City Council.