New Cybersecurity Compliance Expectations From APRA
Cybersecurity is continuing to grow as a key concern in the minds of businesses, consumers and regulators. In 2023, IBM estimated the average cost of [...]
Understanding Elder Abuse
As we witness the global advancement of science and technology, we also witness the increase in human longevity. The recent Aged Care Royal Commission Final [...]
Employment Update – Closing Loopholes No.2 Is Go
The Fair Work Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 came into effect on 26 February 2024. Here’s what to expect and [...]
Does Your Business Use Terms and Conditions? If So, Please Read On
Important changes to the unfair terms regime in the Australian Consumer Law are taking effect from the 9 November 2023. It is a good idea [...]
Emojis As Acceptance – Agreements In The Virtual Age
Legal documents are well known for their formal language, however with the increase in digital communication more casual language is appearing in legal proceedings. More [...]
Respect@Work – What You Need To Know
**Warning: this article discusses sexual harassment and may be distressing to some people** Did you know that employers can now be held liable for sexual [...]
Victoria prepares for the incoming Windfall Gains Tax
The Windfall Gains Tax (“WGT”) comes into operation in Victoria on 1 July 2023. The relevant legislation is the Windfall Gains Tax and State Taxation [...]
Commercial and Retail Leases – updates and reminders
The simple answer regarding the difference between a commercial and a retail lease is whether the premises to which it relates falls under the definition [...]
Employees vs Independent Contractors
New High Court Cases In the recent High Court cases Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union & Anor v Personnel Contracting Pty Ltd [2022] [...]
Extended Support for Commercial Premises
"As [Victoria] continues to respond to the current wave of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, a lot of our small businesses are struggling” noted Acting Victorian [...]