This bulletin asks if Australian courts should acknowledge the existence of the implied term in employment contracts?

Article explains the changes to salary laws, the new obligations and what employers need to do.

ASIC is concerned with ensuring that the content produced by Finfluencers is compliant with AFSL requirements.

Health and life sciences is rapidly emerging as a major sector in Australia’s economy, helping to drive innovation, advancements in medical treatments, public health and scientific understanding. However, as the sector grows, driven by unprecedent technological change, the industry faces growing risk of fraud and research misconduct, which can have far-reaching consequences for organisations, corporate reputation and public trust.

Mandatory reporting obligations are imposed on NSW government bodies, local councils & state owned corporations.

The peak indebtedness rule and why the Federal Court of Australia decided that it should not be applied in Australia

A creditor who receives a payment that could be an unfair preference, may not have to refund it to a trustee in bankruptcy.

eSports organisers should first obtain permission (a licence) from the developer to reproduce the copyrighted material.

High Court's decision will have significant implications in how key concepts in trademarks will be applied in the future.

Recent case is a reminder that all evidence needs to be considered in making a determination in a dispute between parties.

The next stage of reform aims to modernise Australia's defamation laws to align with social media and internet usage.

Article highlights topical challenges in the construction industry confronting government bodies, particularly in NSW.

The Building Bill 2022 replaces the HBA 1989 and also incorporates the duty of care provisions in the DBP Act 2020.

NSW councils must protect themselves and their communities by addressing this legislation in their contracts.

A recent New South Wales District Court decision is a timely reminder that, under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (SOPA), the validity of service may turn on how the parties have actually conducted themselves during a project. In Reform Projects Pty Ltd v Burge St Developments Pty Ltd [2026] NSWDC 96, the Court held that an email address may be specified for service of a payment claim by implication, even where the contract does not expressly nominate an email address for that purpose.

When reviewing lease terms, NSW retail landlords and tenants need to become familiar with the Retail Leases Act 1994.

In our earlier article, we examined the Full Federal Court’s decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Bendel [2025] FCAFC 15, which rejected the ATO’s long-standing position that unpaid present entitlements (UPEs) owed to corporate beneficiaries could constitute “loans” for the purposes of Division 7A.

Recent Personal Injury Commission decisions have established a consistent framework for assessing sleep disorder claims in workers compensation matters, clarifying when insomnia and sleep disturbances qualify as independently assessable neurological impairments. This analysis examines the evolving jurisprudence and its practical implications for insurers defending permanent impairment claims.

Crisis response needs clear, legal & strategic communication to protect reputation—preparation & message discipline are essential.

Domestic violence is a big issue for the Australian community, and is now an issue confronting all Australian workplaces.