ArticleWitnessing documents in the COVID-19 ageA temporary regulation allows for the witnessing of certain documents via audio-visual link during COVID-19.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleASIC guidance on Jobkeeper notices for listed entitiesListed entities must disclose certain details about JobKeeper payments that have been received or voluntarily repaid. AustraliaFinance and BankingMoore Australia
ArticleInternational arrival caps will be halved because of the new more infectious COVID-19 strainThe new protocols were introduced by Federal Cabinet to address the threat of the more infectious UK coronavirus strain.AustraliaImmigrationRoam Migration Law
ArticleInsolvent trading – Know your obligationsTemporary relief on insolvent trading for directors ends on 31 December 2020, so businesses must know their obligations.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringMadgwicks
ArticleSignificant changes to insolvency / bankruptcy regimeIn response to COVID-19 impacts, the Government introduced temporary changes to the rules of insolvency and bankruptcy.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringHolman Webb
ArticleCheck-In QLD App: Still serving a purpose or an incursion on our privacy?If the Queensland government is not using the data, then perhaps residents should have a general right to privacy.AustraliaPrivacyTravis Schultz & Partners
ArticleCOVID-19 Legislation Amendment (Emergency Measures) Act 2020 (NSW) amends Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW)Landlords in NSW should be mindful of these amendments to retail and commercial leases during the COVID-19 pandemic.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleLand tax relief and Commercial and Retail Leasing Code passed in VictoriaThese government measures assist landlords and tenants impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) to manage their leases.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMadgwicks
ArticleMore changes to NSW COVID-19 retail and commercial leasing lawsThese laws also pre-empt better retail trade and commercial life, hopefully signalling an end to challenging times.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleThe show must go on: WA developers breathe a sigh of relief with new local planning exemptionsThese new planning exemptions will only be granted while WA is under the state of emergency from the COVID-19 pandemic.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleGovernment announces plan to support Australian creative economyThe government recently announced a JobMaker plan to assist the Australian arts industry survive the impact of COVID-19.AustraliaStrategyHolding Redlich
ArticleWant a clear guide on the new commercial rent relief package? There is none – yet.The Code needs to be adopted by state and territory legislation, so state legislative drafters should add more detail.AustraliaFinance and BankingMarque Lawyers
ArticleNSW COVID-19 leasing laws ended but past tenant protections continueConsequences of repeal of COVID leasing laws. Scenarios given to illustrate how changes will apply. What to look out for.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleCOVID-19 | Changes to the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975Article discusses the two key temporary changes to the way foreign investment is reviewed in Australia since the pandemic.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Swaab Attorneys
ArticleCOVID-19 E-Alert: Stage Four restrictions in Victoria – Impact on businessesUnder Stage 4 restrictions, businesses that operate in Victoria are subject to the strictest rules in place in Australia. AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Logie Smith Lanyon
ArticleCOVID-19: Finance updateAn unprecedented series of stimulus and assistance packages aim to assist businesses and individuals through the crisis.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)McCullough Robertson
ArticleCOVID-19 Update: SME Commercial Leasing Code Of ConductThe National Cabinet agreed to implement a mandatory Code of Conduct on commercial leasing (Code), details of which were revealed on 7 April 2020. AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Vincent Young
ArticleCOVID-19 – In NSW, when can you leave your home?You are only permitted to leave your house for work or if you have a 'reasonable excuse', or you could face a fine. AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Marque Lawyers
ArticleCOVID relief package announced for New South WalesMost of the measures are aimed at a business level, so that they will ultimately benefit employees of those businesses.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)McCullough Robertson