ArticleBig Brother has been watching, but should he be listening?The community is more concerned about security and public safety, but council use of CCTV across Australia has increased.AustraliaPrivacyMcCullough Robertson
ArticleQueensland new project trust regime to commence on 1 March 2021The new regime impacts principals, head contractors and subcontractors in Queensland building and construction work.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCullough Robertson
ArticleElectronic execution of documents: Permanent reform has finally arrivedThese permanent changes to the Corporations Act reflect the significant role that technology plays in modern society.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMcCullough Robertson
ArticleMarket update 2023: critical mineralsGovernment support for the critical minerals supply chain sets this sector apart when it comes to opportunities.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMcCullough Robertson
ArticleFull Court rules no native title in Brisbane and surrounding areasFull Court of the Federal Court has upheld the primary judge's decision that native title does not exist in Brisbane.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorMcCullough Robertson
ArticleILUAs fit the Bill - Senate resolves uncertainty following the McGlade decisionThis Bill restores the status quo in respect of execution and registration of Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs).AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorMcCullough Robertson
ArticleASX and ASIC announce regulatory relief and clarification for listed entitiesBoth ASIC and the ASX have introduced a range of temporary measures to assist listed companies in response to COVID-19.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)McCullough Robertson
ArticleChanges to local council operations in response to COVID-19Practical considerations of the new COVID-19 laws including postponement of council elections & changes to meetings.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)McCullough Robertson
ArticleKey lessons in Australian crowd-sourced funding (CSF) - Part 5Part 5 of the series shares details of into building a board of directors and facilitating director and shareholder meetings.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMcCullough Robertson
ArticleFlexible work arrangements - responding flexiblyAny request for a flexible working arrangement must be properly considered on its merits. Unreasonable requests may be declined.AustraliaEmployment and HRMcCullough Robertson
ArticleImmediate actions for employers: Fair Work Act changesSets out the actions that employers need to take now in order to comply with the new FWA laws.AustraliaEmployment and HRMcCullough Robertson
ArticleOverhaul of WHS Act right of entry dispute resolution process in QueenslandThe PLSL Act includes changes to the right of entry dispute resolution processes in the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.AustraliaEmployment and HRMcCullough Robertson
ArticleACCC and ASIC intensifying crackdown on greenwashingThe ACCC and ASIC have both announced that enforcement of 'greenwashing' claims is a priority for this financial year.AustraliaEnvironmentMcCullough Robertson
ArticleThe verdict is in - the climate change duty is out: Full Federal Court overturns SharmaThe Court ruled that the Minister need not consider the impact of emissions on children when assessing EPBC referrals.AustraliaEnvironmentMcCullough Robertson
ArticleCertain sports supplements to be regulated as medicines under the therapeutic goods regulatory regime from November 2020Manufacturers and suppliers of these sports supplements should ensure that they are registered as medicines on the ARTG.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesMcCullough Robertson
ArticleInfrastructure charges in the Court of AppealThere are difficulties for a proponent in challenging the power of local governments to levy & collect infrastructure charges.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorMcCullough Robertson
ArticleChallenging the jurisdiction of Australian CourtsChallenging the jurisdiction of an Australian Court, grounds available & the process of challenging.AustraliaInternational LawMcCullough Robertson
ArticleEagerly-anticipated Australian Privacy Review Report released – digital-uplift, significant new rights for individuals and a processor controller distinctionThe Government has called for feedback on the Report's 116 proposals to amend the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).AustraliaPrivacyMcCullough Robertson
ArticleCourt of Appeal decision brings welcome relief to local councilsLocal government entities are not required to disclose specific decisions relating to a site in issuing planning certificates.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCullough Robertson
ArticleReopening businesses post COVID-19 – lease considerations for landlords and tenants (commercial and retail)How leases will be negotiated and administered has changed forever.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCullough Robertson