13 Nov 2019 Employment and safety "Reality" comes crashing down in House Rules workers' comp case Contestant found to be employee of Seven Network and entitled to compensation.
13 Nov 2019 Employment and safety Workplace manslaughter fines to increase in Victoria Employers, self-employed persons and officers must prepare for tough new laws that make workplace manslaughter a criminal offence.
12 Nov 2019 Digital governance, cyber and privacy Banking and finance What is real consent to data collection? The issue of consent to data collection and use is gaining increasing traction in the modern era. When consent is gathered by a click of a button, are you really aware of how your personal information is being used?
8 Nov 2019 Banking and finance Corporate and commercial Financial services Mutual ADIs - Managing AML/CTF risks and obligations There is an increased regulatory focus on the mutual banking sector and management of its risk and compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing obligations.
30 Oct 2019 Banking and finance Financial services ASIC regulation post Hayne royal commission - CommInsure charged with hawking In February 2019, the Financial Services Royal Commission (FS Royal Commission or FSRC) recommended that the hawking of insurance and superannuation products should be prohibited.
30 Oct 2019 Property New off the plan requirements commence 1 December 2019 The government has proclaimed 1 December 2019 as the day on which the Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Regulations 2019 (NSW) will commence.
30 Oct 2019 Employment and safety Trick or treat? Handling Halloween in your workplace! Trick or treating at work can be a legal risk for employers, as more Halloween parties take place at work in Australia - attracting vicarious liability. Employers are encouraged to adopt a 'mischief management plan'.
29 Oct 2019 Planning, infrastructure and environment Property Recap of recent developments in NSW compulsory acquisition law Recap of recent developments in NSW compulsory acquisition law
28 Oct 2019 Property State Revenue Legislation Further Amendment Bill 2019 (NSW) The object of the State Revenue Legislation Further Amendment Bill is to make amendments to the Duties Act 1997, the Land Tax Act 1956 and the Land Tax Management Act 1956.
25 Oct 2019 Banking and finance Important relief for Foreign Financial Services Providers of portfolio management services to ... As we move closer to the start of 2020, foreign financial service providers should consider their Australian licensing arrangements and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) relief.