The discussion paper will assist in scoping out the parameters of the review of mortgage broker remuneration structures.

Customs will never dominate the headlines on Australian budget night, but there are measures to impact the customs trade.

Last year the (then) Federal Government announced a number of measures to be adopted to strengthen the supply chain.

The Commission was tasked to review all operations to recommend measures to reduce Government deficit and spending.

A recent Western Australian judgment discusses how orders under section 447A could limit an administrator's liability.

Case note:Cadbury Schweppes Pty Ltd v Darrell Lea Chocolate Shops Pty Ltd (No 8) [2008] FCA 470, In the long running saga that has been the Cadbury v Darrell Lea litigation; the latest blow to Cadbury has been the second decision of Justice Heerey, who first ruled against Cadbury late 2006, to again reject their claim to the exclusive rights to their preferred shade of deep purple in chocolate packaging.

The Commission creates new pressures for importers, exporters, freight forwarders, customs brokers and manufacturers.

Yesterday (24 June 2009), the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (“Customs”) published a notice confirming that it had resolved to initiate an investigation into alleged dumping and subsidisation in relation to Chinese exports of aluminium extrusion products.

The release yesterday of Australian Customs Notice No. 2009/25 by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service is a clear warning to those in industry who use the Enhanced Project By-Law Scheme, that they are to be the subject of close compliance attention.

The Federal Magistrates Court has finally ordered transport company Riteway Transport Pty Ltd ("Riteway") to compensate three truck drivers under the Independent Contractors Act 2006 ("Act"). The order is the third and final stage of what is understood to be the first proceedings to test the Act.

This is an update of some of the most recent issues affecting customs brokers in the second half of 2016.

Employers should review all business practices to minimise risks of alleged bribery and misconduct here and overseas.

Discussion on Australian companies operating in foreign markets

How is Amaca Pty Ltd –v– Ellis relevant to you? The decision assists defendants who are involved in cases dealing with the development of diseases and questions of causation.

These 2015 Regulations prescribe new forms and other matters relating to the recovery of damages for non-economic loss.

Two actions were taken and heard together with respect to liability arising out of the accident.

The changes introduced by the new privacy amendment bill are the biggest reforms to the privacy law in 24 years.

Robert Wilcher, Partner, speaks about the challenges and environmental liabilities for property developers in NSW.

Lenders and those in the finance industry would be relieved by the release of Version 3 of the MPR for e-conveyancing.

The ACIS Administration Amendment Bill 2009 was passed on 14 September 2009 and the Automotive Transformation Scheme Bill 2009 was passed on 16 September 2009.