Ensure you take detailed file notes and, if the audio visual link is recorded, obtain prior approval from all parties.

After finding significant underpayments and sham contracts, other popular franchisees have been investigated by the FWO.

Whistleblower policies prepared before ASIC's Regulatory Guide should be reconciled and updated to ensure compliance.

On 1 July 2017, a range of monetary changes to workplace laws commenced, that will impact all employers in Australia.

Employers should be aware of these award increases when determining wages and ensuring workplace law compliance.

Schools can have a duty of care to protect students from wrongful behaviours of teachers that occur outside school hours.

It may be beneficial for employers that are considering voluntary disclosure of SGC liabilities to hold off until Bill is passed.

The new approach is set out in the revised Regulatory Guide 26: Resignation, removal and replacement of auditors (RG 26).

Consumers should be able to switch service providers and services easily, without any of the cost involved to date.

This case supports parties seeking to rely on traditional set-off in construction or other contracts after a liquidation.

What happens when the expert ventures outside the realm of specialised knowledge?

Proposed amendments to the Conveyancing Act 1919 further accommodate electronic property transactions in New South Wales.

Discretionary trust deeds should be reviewed and amended where necessary in accordance with NSW Revenue Ruling G010.

Cruise ship operators should consider this Scenic Tours class action, particularly in light of risks caused by COVID-19.

The reforms proposed by the Seacare report aim to align the maritime compensation scheme with best practice,.

Some of the recommendations may be radical, given a reluctance to change the basis of land tax and rates assessments.

The amendments prevent unions using loopholes to force their way onto worksites to lock workers out or stop unsafe work.

Over-the-counter access to CBD (cannabidioil) in Australia is one step closer following TGA's latest announcement.

The NSW government has announced that these new amendments will apply to contracts entered into from 21 April 2014.

Express terms in the bill of lading were found to be effective to exclude liability for negligence and unseaworthiness.