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ACCC gives green light for COVID-19 cooperation
Businesses should seek ACCC authorisation before engaging in any discussions or joint initiatives with competitors.
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Industrial manslaughter offence becoming a reality in Queensland
Business should review all WHS processes and procedures, and check their insurance policies for appropriate coverage.McCullough Robertson - Article
Treasury seeks feedback on proposed changes to employee share scheme rules
Article summarises proposal by Treasury to simplify and expand the current regulatory exemptions for employee share schemes.McCullough Robertson - Article
What's in the pipeline? Petroleum land exploration opportunities in QLD
Law firm advertises its significant experience in navigating the requirements of the petroleum legislation etcMcCullough Robertson - Article
A guide to common capital raising structures in Australia
Our capital raising experts provide an overview of the commonly used unlisted capital raising structures in Australia.McCullough Robertson - Article
Equity crowd funding finally past the post - but is it a dodo?
These laws aim to ensure that Australia keeps up with its foreign counterparts when it comes to equity crowd funding.McCullough Robertson - Article
Senate Parliamentary Committee supports the ongoing push for national industrial manslaughter laws
If adopted, Queensland law may serve as the starting point for a nationally consistent industrial manslaughter offence.McCullough Robertson - Article
Guiding you through the Royal Commission into Disability Abuse
A Royal Commission into abuse against Australians with disabilities appears imminent, with state government support.McCullough Robertson - Article
IP Australia introduces new streamlined extension of time requests in response to COVID-19 disruptions
New streamlined extension of time request process introduced to assist customers who have been adversely impacted by COVID-19.McCullough Robertson - Article
Enforcement of Australian judgments overseas
The circumstances in which an Australian judgment is enforceable overseas varies as it depend on the laws of the local country.McCullough Robertson - Video
Emerging Issues: Australian technology, media and telecommunications sector insights: April 2020
The April 2020 edition of Emerging Issues for the Australian technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector.McCullough Robertson - Article
Approvals (COVID) currency extension: Minister adds six months to all development approvals
Amendments to Planning Act 2016 (Qld) (made because of COVID) allow the Minister to extend or suspend periods under the Act.McCullough Robertson - Video
Emerging Issues: Australian Technology, Media and Telecommunications Sector Insights
This is the April 2020 edition of Emerging Issues for the Australian technology, media and telecommunications sector.McCullough Robertson - Article
Smart cities, sharpen up: 5G and cyber security
As 5G technology rolls out and network speeds and coverage rapidly improve, Australian cities are set to become smarter.McCullough Robertson - Video
Emerging issues agribusiness
Article contains a link to a document discussing emerging issues for the Queensland agribusiness sector.McCullough Robertson - Article
Update on labour hire industry changes in Queensland
The Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 (Qld) includes Australia's first licensing system for the labour hire industry.McCullough Robertson - Article
Cessation of work on AS 11000: General Conditions of Contract
Parties will need to continue to amend AS 2124-1992 and AS 4000-1997 to address deficiencies and bring them up to date.McCullough Robertson - Article
The heat is now on directors when it comes to climate change
The emerging focus for ASIC is on climate change risk management by directors and implications for directors' duties.McCullough Robertson - Article
Australian proposed framework for offshore wind and power
A new Bill provides a regulatory framework to support renewable energy infrastructure in the Commonwealth offshore area.McCullough Robertson - Article
Social media users could sue online bullies under new anti-troll laws
Proposed laws would give a greater ability to unmask online trolls & take action.McCullough Robertson