Proposed reforms aim to provide substantial support to working families & will have implications for employers.

Developments underscore the need for proactive legal and compliance strategies.

There has been a recent increase in greenwashing and ESG claims against companies and directors.

Australian Treasury's Regulatory Initiatives Grid outlining financial services regulatory reforms for 2025 – 2026.

Commentary on various regulatory issues.

Ensure your organisation remains compliant and prepared for the future.

Navigating Australia's Regulatory Landscape

John Goubran & Associates Pty Ltd ACN 070 974 819 v The Owners – Strata Plan 57150 [2026] NSWDC 9

Amendments to the SSM Act extend the time limit to claim for losses from an owners corporation's failure to maintain common property from 2 to 6 years.

Employers need to comply with AHRC guidelines to prevent sexual discrimination and harassment in the workplace.

An applicant must prove exposure to an ongoing risk of bullying or sexual harassment to obtain protective orders.

The Fair Work Commission can now make orders to prevent a worker from being bullied or sexually harassed.

Eight key developments shaping the year ahead.

This new amendment act will provide employers with a valuable mechanism to respond to these employee entitlement claims.

Section 18 allows injured workers to apply for an order for the pre-injury employer to provide "suitable employment".

Proposed laws would bring SA in line with Qld, Vic, WA, NT & ACT – all of which have industrial manslaughter laws in place.

The decision is a helpful guide for employers to understand consultation obligations and/or to rebut employee arguments.

A significant decision examining the protection from dismissal due to a person's political opinion.

Protection against discrimination on the basis of 'relationship status' does not extend to unfavourable treatment because of who your partner is.

From 26 August 2024 independent contractors will be able to protect their legal interests.