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ArticleRail safety reforms - Rail Safety National Law (Queensland) Act 2017 (Qld)This is the first of three publications of recent changes to the rail safety regime and how it will apply in Queensland.AustraliaTransportMcCullough Robertson
ArticleOverview of the regulatory framework in AustraliaOverview of the regulatory framework including ASIC, ACCC, APRA, ATO & CDPP & DPP.AustraliaAntitrust/Competition LawMcCullough Robertson
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ArticleLabour hire licensing regulations released – What you need to knowThese Regulations give practical guidance on how the labour hire licensing scheme will operate in Queensland.AustraliaEmployment and HRMcCullough Robertson
ArticlePsychological Injuries in the workplacePsychological injury includes a range of cognitive, emotional and behavioural symptoms that can affect a worker's life.AustraliaEmployment and HRMcCullough Robertson
ArticleDoes your next Council project have State or Commonwealth Government Funding?Councils should review all standard form project documentation, to ensure compliance with these funding requirements.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorMcCullough Robertson
ArticleiPhone v iFone: Apple fails to cancel 'iFone' trade mark in MexicoSimilar to the law in Mexico, the first user of a trade mark in Australia generally has the best rights to the name. .AustraliaIntellectual PropertyMcCullough Robertson
ArticleMoving research to the marketplaceArticle encourages universities & industry partners to engage in proactive preparation & comprehensive market research. AustraliaIntellectual PropertyMcCullough Robertson
ArticleObtaining evidence in Australia for the use in foreign proceedingsParties to a dispute in one country may require the production of evidence from persons that reside in a foreign country.AustraliaInternational LawMcCullough Robertson
Article2020 Media law reforms in AustraliaAustralia's media landscape anticipates reforms to address largely unregulated online media platforms in about late 2020.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMcCullough Robertson
ArticlePrivacy law update – data breaches must now be notifiedThe Privacy Act 1988 now requires agencies and organisations to notify affected individuals of certain data breaches.AustraliaPrivacyMcCullough Robertson
ArticleCase note: Visual impacts and the principle of intergenerational equityThis case was indicative of an increasing movement towards rights of the public and consideration of future generations.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCullough Robertson
ArticleCOVID-19 and the new digital clinical trial eraDigital clinical trials should be accompanied by attention to regulatory caveats, patient privacy and data protection.AustraliaTechnologyMcCullough Robertson
ArticleATO wrapping up for Christmas 2022A brief highlight of recent draft rulings and guidelines, with further details to follow in 2023.AustraliaTaxMcCullough Robertson
ArticleEnvironmental protection changes and data collectionNew practice standards & compliance procedures will be introduced for agricultural producers if the EPA Bill is passed.AustraliaEnvironmentMcCullough Robertson
ArticleFollowing the latest draft rulings by the Australian Tax Office on trust distributions, is it fair to ask: why would we trust the ATO?The Commissioner has completely repurposed s100A and has also changed its position on other matters.AustraliaTaxMcCullough Robertson
ArticleKey lessons in Australian crowd-sourced funding (CSF) - Part 4Part 4 examines mechanisms that a CSF company could include in its constitution to assist in the handling of shares.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMcCullough Robertson
ArticlePrivacy must haves in a digitalised and data-heavy post-COVID economyIf your business collects data, particularly personal information, developing a data breach response plan is recommended.AustraliaPrivacyMcCullough Robertson