If comparative advertisements are inaccurate, false or misleading, you may be in breach of the Australian Consumer Law.

The decision clarifies weekly compensation entitlements where the worker was stood down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The duties of a director of a charity come from two main sources of law: the common law and legislation.

All about DINs – who needs to apply, timeframes, application process & documentation & compliance.

Perfecting a security interest under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (PPSA) is critical step for a secured party to ensure its security interest is not just enforceable against the grantor of the interest, but also against third parties. Perfection can occur by one of three ways: possession, control or registration on the PPS Register.

Explains the concept of abandonment of employment. Recent case example.

A recent Fair Work Commission decision confirms that employers may refuse flexible work requests where genuine workplace health and safety concerns exist. The case examined whether a council's requirement for two employees to be present at a visitor centre constituted reasonable business grounds for refusing a part-time remote work arrangement following incidents of aggressive public behavior.

Overview of the authorities on reconsideration applications under section 329 of the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998.

The prohibition of pay secrecy clauses and job ads with unlawful rates of pay are provisions with immediate effect.

The faith-based nature of a role does not mean it will not be considered by the law to also be one of employment.

This decision suggests that any new fossil fuel development in Australia will need a strong offset plan to gain approval.

Guidance for families who want to safeguard their wealth for future generations.

A new form of case management should facilitate the quick, just and cheap resolution of contested probate cases in NSW.

Tenants do not have to accept unreasonable proposals for noise or works, so it is important to check your lease.

The NSW government has introduced a number of additional measures to assist businesses during this lockdown.

How to reduce the occurrence of fraudulent property transactions, as well as the available remedies when things go wrong.

You may have other rights at law which could negotiate a commercial outcome with your landlord to save your lease.

These amendments clarify which tenants are entitled to rent relief and the right of a landlord to refuse rent relief.

The cases provide guidance on some issues from the renegotiation of commercial leases pursuant to the COVID-19 regime.

Highlights significant risk to consumers and developers by not knowing the requirements of the Security of Payment Act.