ArticleWorkCover Qld legislative changesA recent amending act will make some significant changes to the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld).AustraliaEmployment and HRHolman Webb
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ArticleAll at sea – High Court rules in favour of the GovernmentThe High Court ruled that the detention of asylum seekers at sea in what is known as the "contiguous zone" is legal.AustraliaImmigrationHolman Webb
ArticleData protection roadmapIn January 2015 the Australian Information Commissioner published a guide to "securing personal information".AustraliaPrivacyHolman Webb
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ArticleCompliance Alert: Award rates increase by 3.3% from JulyEmployers with award-covered employees should ensure that their minimum rates are at least equal to the news rates.AustraliaEmployment and HRHolman Webb
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ArticleWebinar Recording: Avoiding Delta in the Workplace with Professor Catherine BennettThis webinar examines a range of issues including the impact of the COVID-19 Delta strain on Australian workplaces.AustraliaEmployment and HRHolman Webb
ArticleWorkplaces on the nose - workplace carcinogensSafe Work Australia releases reports on workplace exposure to lead, formaldehyde and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.AustraliaEmployment and HRHolman Webb
ArticleSMSF auditors found liable for failed investmentsThese cases highlight the potential liability of SMSF auditors and the need for evidence to support opinions expressed.AustraliaFinance and BankingHolman Webb
ArticleHealth Law Bulletin - September 2015This Bulletin includes articles on the Quaker's Hill Inquest, palliative care and euthanasia and advance care directives.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesHolman Webb
ArticleNew version of the Code of Conduct for registered migration agents - Reminder to update linksMembers are reminded to update links on websites and other electronic communications to remain compliant with the Code.AustraliaImmigrationHolman Webb
ArticleBikies, brothels and now bowsers? Marketform Managing Agency Ltd v Amashaw Pty Ltd [2018] NSWCA 70: non-disclosure of contamination riskThe NSW Court of Appeal determined the risk was not self-evident to a lay person as one which required disclosure.AustraliaInsuranceHolman Webb
ArticleThe Importance of Cyber Security to businessIf hackers or ex-staff can obtain access to computer systems, they can steal IP and cause significant commercial damage.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyHolman Webb
VideoPodcast - Business Development role in law firms in building client relationships and forging partnershipsChief Marketing Officer shares thoughts and experiences as to where Business Development is shifting to in law firms.AustraliaLaw Practice ManagementHolman Webb
ArticleA better approach to betterment - Walker Group Constructions v Tzaneros Investments [2017] NSWCA 27This NSW Appeal Court decision will hopefully provide more certainty around when discounts for betterment apply.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHolman Webb
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ArticleProtecting Confidentiality in Mediation: The Gazal v Setiawan and Topaloglu Case StudyThis case serves as a reminder to restrict the use of litigation-obtained information to its intended purpose.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHolman Webb