ArticleRetention money trust accounts may soon become mandatory for head contractors in NSW construction industryA common practice in the construction industry may become a legal requirement. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleTMT: The Australian LandscapeCyber security resilience is a major focus in several areas of new and emerging technology regulation in Australia.AustraliaTechnologyCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleAustralian cyber security trends: February 2024Key trends in cyber security in Australia, to help organisations to better understand legal and regulatory obligations.AustraliaTechnologyCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleFostering relationships with regulatorsEven for businesses under scrutiny, there are ways to foster respectful and constructive relationships with regulators.AustraliaAntitrust/Competition LawCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleCourt approval: Final hurdle to the Bonsoy product liability class action settlement clearedThis confirms that courts take a pragmatic approach when it comes to the settlement of product liability class actions.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleCOVID-19: Victoria ushers in amendment to planning laws to meet community demand for essential itemsThe amendment enables supermarkets, hospitals, pharmacies and other essential businesses meet COVID-19 community demands.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Corrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleCaution: electronic execution under the Corporations Act suspendedRecommendation to revert to signing in wet ink when seeking to execute under s127 Corporations Law.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleGiving foreign pension funds a fair go - MIT withholding tax changesProposed amendments twill allow foreign pension and sovereign wealth funds to access the MIT withholding tax regime.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleOptimistic outlook for 2021 public M&AKey trends include a rapid escalation in M&A levels and an increase in creativity in pricing and speed in closing deals.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticlePPS registrar right to restore registrations removed because of party's own errorsThis decision should be welcomed by those lodging PPS registrations, as parties may be able to undo their mistakes.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticlePromoting fair work practices in franchisees Franchisors can play an important part in creating a culture of payroll compliance in their franchisees. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticlePublic M&A activity - Where it's all happening2015 saw a drop in the volume of public M&A deals above $25 million, but a significant increase in overall deal value.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleUnfair contract terms regime expected to extend to franchise agreements from 1 JulyThe unfair contract terms regime will be extended to protect small businesses that enter into standard form contracts.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticlePre-election workplace relations policy trackerLink to comprehensive overview of more than 12 months of the key opposing policy announcements of the major parties.AustraliaEmployment and HRCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleInsights and trends for the leading edge of the energy industry - Part 2Regulatory and case law updates.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleReview of the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 (Western Australia) - Discussion paperThe DER issued a Discussion Paper – Review of the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 – for a final round of public discussions.AustraliaEnvironmentCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleThe Environment Protection Amendment Act 2018 explainedThis publication will explain the practical impacts arising from the changes to environmental regulation in Victoria.AustraliaEnvironmentCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleVictorian EPA seeks to clarify the framework for the reuse of prescribed industrial wasteThe EPA has sought to resolve uncertainty around waste and re-use via proposed amendments, released for public comment. AustraliaEnvironmentCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleAs 1 July approaches, the FOFA amendments continueProposed amendments to the Corporations Act will restrict the expressions "financial planner" and "financial adviser".AustraliaFinance and BankingCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleASIC focus on financial services providers sharpens following market surveillanceASIC surveillance uncovered breaches and compliance deficiencies by responsible entities and superannuation trustees.AustraliaFinance and BankingCorrs Chambers Westgarth