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Implied term of mutual trust and confidence held to be part of all Australian employment contracts
The case concluded that there is an implied term of mutual trust and confidence in all Australian employment contracts.
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Western Australia mineral royalty rate under review
The Review is the first formal review of the WA royalty rate for years, and aims to achieve an improved revenue return.HopgoodGanim - Article
At what age can children decide where they live in a parenting dispute?
In Australia, there is no fixed age when a child can express a view about where they should live in a parenting dispute.HopgoodGanim - Article
Civil ceremonies for same-sex couples to be restored in Queensland - 10 December 2015
Couples, including same-sex couples, can again hold an official civil ceremony before registration of their relationship.HopgoodGanim - Article
Domestic violence reforms in Queensland provide victims with earlier intervention and more effective protection
The reforms arise from the 2015 report released by the Special Taskforce on Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland.HopgoodGanim - Article
Federal Circuit Court refuses wife’s access to husband’s hard drive
There have been few reported decisions dealing with this issue, leaving future cases to be determined on their merits.HopgoodGanim - Article
A recent case against a radiologist underlines the need for fully informed consent from patients
A recent case serves as a reminder to all medical practitioners that they should have properly drafted consent forms.HopgoodGanim - Article
High Court confirms that native title rights and interests can be exercised for commercial purposes
Last week, the High Court allowed an appeal by the native title holders for the Torres Strait Regional Sea Claim.HopgoodGanim - Article
Queensland Government releases the Queensland Information Technology Contracting (QITC) procurement framework
QITC is designed to make Queensland Government procurement simpler and faster, and to cater for newer procurement models.HopgoodGanim - Article
Brothel refused insurance cover due to non-disclosure of bikie links - 8 September 2015
Failure by an insured to make full disclosure in an insurance contract can result in the complete withdrawal of indemnity.HopgoodGanim - Article
Employer not liable for the actions of its employee who accidentally stabbed another worker in the hand
A worker's damages claim failed after he was unintentionally stabbed in the hand by another worker on his lunch break.HopgoodGanim - Article
When do stairs require extra precautions to avoid liability?
This Alert discusses factors that occupiers ought to consider when evaluating the safety of stairs at their premises.HopgoodGanim - Article
2014 Queensland land valuations announced
In this Alert, Partner James Ireland and Solicitor Thomas Buckley discuss the new valuations.HopgoodGanim - Article
December 2015 Quarter CPI Figures Released – 27 January 2016
In this quarterly Alert, Meryl Snow and Craig Willey highlight the key areas of interest for landlords and tenants.HopgoodGanim - Article
Dispute as to agent's commission – Was this agent the effective cause of the sale?
Review the terms of the agent's appointment carefully to understand when he could claim commission for the sale.HopgoodGanim - Article
March 2016 quarter CPI figures released
In this quarterly Alert, Meryl Snow and Craig Willey highlight the key areas of interest for landlords and tenants.HopgoodGanim - Article
Planning for future transport corridors
Identifying and planning future transport corridors and infrastructure is one of the essential roles of government.HopgoodGanim - Article
September 2015 Quarter CPI Figures Released – 28 October 2015
In this quarterly Alert, Meryl Snow and Craig Willey highlight the key areas of interest for landlords and tenants.HopgoodGanim - Article
New tax incentives for investors in junior exploration companies
A new initiative should assist junior exploration companies by providing what may be a flow through tax credit scheme.HopgoodGanim - Article
The tip of the iceberg – the flow on effects of the proposed increase to the Medicare levy
The Government has released exposure draft legislation that could result in the FBT tax rate increasing to 47 percent.HopgoodGanim
