ArticleNSW Council kills dogs over COVID-19 concernsThis incident has received condemnation from a number of countries, animal lovers and animal rights activists.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Sydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleShould we release non-violent inmates from gaol?The global effort to tackle the spread of disease may fail without proper attention to infection control measures within prisons.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Sydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleSupreme Court challenge could see all remaining COVID fines declared invalidRedfern Legal Centre challenged the validity of COVID fines, as they failed to comply with the Fines Act 1996.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Sydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleVictorian Premier and Health Minister given indefinite pandemic powerUnder new laws, they have power to enforce orders for lockdowns, mask-wearing, vaccination mandates, and quarantine.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Sydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleSign here… or insert signature here: Temporary changes for electronic execution of documentsThis COVID-19 determination allows companies to hold meetings online and to execute certain documents electronically.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMcCullough Robertson
ArticlePolice officer charged with misconduct over alleged COVID-19 breachesThe offence of misconduct in public office in Qld & NSW. Recent case example.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleThe new police powers in NSW to deal with COVID-19More NSW police officers will be deployed to enforce coronavirus social distancing rules and self-isolating requirements.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleNSW HARD BUSINESS LOCK DOWN – New rules applyThe New Lock Down Measures will cover the Greater Sydney Region and will significantly affect a range of businesses.AustraliaEmployment and HRPiper Alderman
ArticleCOVID-19: FIRB provides further guidance for foreign investorsFIRB released Guidance Note 53 to further clarify FIRB applications and the current foreign investment review process.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorMcCullough Robertson
ArticleCOVID-19: Insolvency reforms to support business recovery - What options do they create to support business continuity?Eligible small businesses would be encouraged to restructure their existing debt to avoid the insolvency process.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleE-Alert: Insolvency relief in a changed business environmentCompanies should consider additional support that may be available through the Government's economic stimulus package.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleKeywords go viral: Covid-19 sweeps around the patent worldThe number of patent families using "covid-19" as a keyword in the title, abstract or claims has skyrocketed recently.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleUpdate: Retail and commercial leases in the ACT and COVID-19 – regulationsKey takeaways on new temporary laws for landlords and tenants in the ACT.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleAt the Crossroads: amendments to the Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order (No 4) 2020 (NSW)Summary of notable recent amendments to the Public Order that tighten restrictions in an attempt to contain COVID-19. AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Carroll & O'Dea
ArticleCOVID-19 Stage 4 restrictions in Victoria – How will this impact your business?A review of contracts and company policies would assist your business to determine a pathway to adapt to these changes.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Holding Redlich
ArticleCOVID-19 Tracking app: To download, or not to download?Over two million users have downloaded the COVIDSafe app, and the government is hoping for about three million more.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Sydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleCOVID-19: Treasurer clears the way for virtual meetingsKey initiatives announced to facilitate a new age of corporate governance & to help listed entities hold virtual meetings.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Corrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleDemystifying safe harbour and insolvency in the era of COVID-19Directors should consider if they qualify for the 2017 safe harbour provisions, to develop a COVID-19 recovery plan.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Bartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleFour tips for Australian startups to survive COVID-19Startup organisations need to grapple with government policies and laws designed to help them survive the pandemic.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Corrs Chambers Westgarth