ArticleCommercial leases in the aftermath of COVID-19The relief and protections afforded to retail and commercial tenants by COVID-19 regulations is no longer available.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Bartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleReasonable notice for termination of employmentIf there is no agreement about notice, the term of "reasonable notice" is implied into the contract of employment.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleUnallocated funds are now fair go for negligence claims against councilsCouncil documentation must show insufficient unallocated funds available to be able to take necessary safety precautions.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleThe intersection of unconscionable conduct and fraudHC applied personal liability to officer for unconscionable conduct of an institution… would they do the same for an institution's fraud?AustraliaConsumer ProtectionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleA recap of ACCC recent competition law enforcement actionsCompany directors should be aware that recent ACCC enforcement activity in the competition space has been diverse.AustraliaAntitrust/Competition LawBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleNew IR Act amendments place greater burden on employers in victimisation casesNSW's 2025 WP Act broadens victimisation protections & increases employer accountability by considering both conscious & unconscious decision-making factors.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleDeemed Refusal Appeals In NSW - You’re Not Out Of TimeRecent NSW planning reforms have fundamentally altered the appeal process for deemed refusals of development applications, removing the previous six-month limitation period. Understanding these changes is critical...AustraliaFinance and BankingBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleAdditional damages for flagrant unjustified threats of IP infringement – the art of finesseCourts are able to penalise businesses who unjustifiably threaten another business with legal action for IP infringement.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleNSW relief for medical centres - payroll tax exemption and rebate announced for GP wagesA payroll tax exemption and rebate is now available to provide some relief from payroll tax on wages paid to GPs.AustraliaTaxBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleContractual indemnities - handle with care!Indemnity clauses are often added to contracts to transfer risk in the case of a specific event.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleAvoiding the long and winding road to employee terminationEmployees must respond in a timely manner to proposals of disciplinary action or termination of their employment.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleIs dismissing a complaining employee flying too close to the sun?Care needs to be taken when flying close to the sun and dismissing a worker in relation to any complaint or grievance.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleSecondary employment: the risks for employees working other jobsGovernment sector regulations and recent decisions of NSW Industrial Relations Commission dealing with secondary employment.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleSection 67 claims for workers compensation: a softly beating heart?Although section 67 claims are now abolished, the Commission has held that in some circumstances they can still be made.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleSomething smelly, perhaps loud ... but nothing to see: what am I? Is farting bullying behaviour?Justice Zammit in the Victorian Supreme Court was asked to determine whether farting at work was bullying behaviour.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleStand downs and redundancies: are there any other options for employers, in light of COVID-19?Employers must consider all available options, before deciding to make a position redundant or standing down employees.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleDemystifying AFCA - Part One: Overview and complaint fundamentalsAFCA (the Australian Financial Complaints Authority) is a "one-stop shop" to resolve all financial complaints.AustraliaFinance and BankingBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleA tighter prescription for advertisers: The Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code (No.2) 2018Any business that advertises non-prescription therapeutic goods must comply with the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesBartier Perry Solicitors
Article5 tips for recovery of bank guarantees by liquidatorsExplores some of the questions which should be asked by liquidators and company directors.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringBartier Perry Solicitors