ArticleThe five themes of the Jobs and Skills SummitA summary of the Issues Paper released by the Federal Government about the Jobs and Skills Summit.AustraliaStrategyGilchrist Connell
ArticleWhen Does the Contracts Review Act Apply? It is Broader than you thinkLenders in New South Wales breathed a sigh of relief earlier this month when the Supreme Court ruled in Bank of Western Australia Ltd v. Primanzon [2010] NSWSC 862 that two part-time commercial property investors could not claim relief under the Contracts Review Act 1980 (NSW) because the loans advanced to them were entered into in the course of a trade, business or profession carried on by them. AustraliaStrategyCooper Grace Ward
ArticleWhere is the business of your client positioned post-COVID?In the post-COVID business world, now is the time for advisors and their clients to assess the viability of the business.AustraliaStrategyWorrells
ArticleAPRA Enhances Prudential Framework for Life InsurersFour new prudential standards were released on 4 March 2010 (the Standards), taking effect from 1 July 2010.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawGadens Lawyers
ArticleHolding Redlich expert guide to the new financial year 2018/2019 - Corporate & CommercialThe article includes key developments in corporate, commercial and insolvency law to consider in this new financial year.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHolding Redlich
ArticleHow to maximise your client's business saleA business prepared for sale is often worth more than those simply put on the market without a strategy.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawWorrells
VideoInsights into the world of Intangible Assets, with Joel Hanrahan, Managing Director, EverEdge Global.Intangible assets, such as data, brands, intellectual property, confidential information, software, relationships, etc.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCathro & Partners
ArticleSpotlight on the cleaning industry: FWO review of working holiday visa workersThe FWO will conduct a review of the wages and conditions of overseas workers who hold the 417 Working Holiday Visa.AustraliaEmployment and HRHolding Redlich
ArticleAussies want climate action; Scotty delivers marketing, and Anthony rolls overAs the flames grow higher and the rivers run dry, Australians on the ground had better get used to "a sunburnt country".AustraliaEnvironmentSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleASIC's Christmas came early – More funding, more powers and industry paysThe " Fit for the Future" Capability Review was released, together with the Government's response and ASIC's response. AustraliaFinance and BankingCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleBanking And Finance Vodcast - WA Finance Brokers Control ActWA Finance Brokers Control Act has been passed. This act regulates finance brokers lending to residents of WA. Unlike finance broking regulations in other states, the WA Finance Brokers Control Act applies to all credit - not just UCCC regulated credit.AustraliaFinance and BankingGadens Lawyers
ArticleKordaMentha Funds Management enters robust industrial sectorKordaMentha is pleased to offer a rare chance for investors to invest into this robust sector of the property market.AustraliaFinance and BankingKordaMentha
ArticleNSW Data Centre Guidelines And Network Connection Consultation PaperThe New South Wales Government has released a comprehensive policy framework for data centre investment, establishing six core principles that developments must address while promising streamlined planning approvals. The framework introduces significant new compliance obligations around energy procurement, cost recovery contributions, and demand flexibility, including a $200,000/MW Major Network Upgrade Fee and requirements for renewable energy agreements with minimum 40% wind component.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleSpotlight on public sector employment - restructures and staff reductionsThe article highlights critical strategies to manage change in APS workplaces from restructures and staff reductions.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleDOFI Bill Strikes BalanceThe long-awaited bill regulating activities of direct offshore foreign insurers ("DOFIs") in Australia has finally been released.AustraliaInsuranceClayton Utz
ArticleA Proprietor’s Duty to Provide Payment Schedules to ContractorsA recent case in the Supreme Court of New South Wales considered a claim by Baulderstone (contractor) that a payment schedule had not been provided by the proprietor, Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) in accordance with the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (the Act).AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionDLA Piper Australia
ArticleAustralian Government releases Green Paper on nation’s Agricultural CompetitivenessThe Alert summarises 11 policy areas on the health and future of Australian agriculture, as set out in the Green Paper.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleCorrs High Vis: Episode 12 – Partnering through InnovationConstruction lawyers are often faced with large volumes of electronic documents that need to be managed and reviewed.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleSame, same but different: new Queensland planning bills introduced into ParliamentThese Bills are the result of a community consultation process to replace the current planning framework in Queensland.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
Article2010 State Budget WrapThe first round of State Budgets has been released, with Victoria, the ACT and NT all making announcements on 4 May 2010, Western Australia on 20 May 2010, and other States and Territories to follow suit shortly. AustraliaTaxNorton Rose Fulbright Australia