ArticleDirect Action White Paper raises questionsThe answers to some of these questions will help to determine whether the Emissions Reduction Fund can be effective. AustraliaEnvironmentSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleBut I changed my mind... — When a verbal settlement agreement is bindingParties must make it clear in a negotiation if they do not intend to make a concluded bargain until they sign a deed.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleInterview with Emergence Founder and Managing Director, Troy Filipcevic, about cyber insuranceThis cyber insurance underwriting agency is dedicated to providing businesses with protection against emerging risks.AustraliaInsuranceSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleTermination gets personal - could employee dismissal be considered unfair?Employers must consider the employee's personal circumstances in case that termination could be considered unfair.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleIndustrial manslaughter back on the agendaIt appears that our current laws do provide ample opportunity to prosecute 'rogue employers' for industrial manslaughter.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticlePerformance management in the Queensland public sectorThe Queensland Government is by far the state's largest employer so an effective performance management process is vital.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleUberisation of the economy: Where does work, health and safety fit?WHS obligations will apply to those who participate in the sharing economy or use sharing "hubs" such as Uber and Airbnb.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleWhen a union official comes knocking - to enter a workplaceEmployers must understand their rights (and those of union officials) regarding right of entry under the WHS and FW Act.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleA conversation with Prue Willsford, CEO, ANZIIF(Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance)ANZIIF is an organisation which links education and finance within the insurance industry to stimulate awareness.AustraliaInsuranceSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleSection 54 revisited - insurers hauled before the High Court to "pay up"The much anticipated decision of Maxwell v Highway Hauliers Pty Ltd was delivered by the High Court on 10 September 2014.AustraliaInsuranceSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleThey fall, you lose: The power of constructive knowledgeA recent judgment could have wider application to other risks within the home that homeowners should know about.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleMandatory notification of data breaches: Consultation draft releasedUnder proposed new laws, entities must notify affected individuals and the Privacy Commissioner of serious data breaches.AustraliaPrivacySparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleAnother use for mobile phones: self-protection or unlawful action?Not all employers have policies that regulate the use of personal or employer-supplied mobile phones.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleHow can a footballer walk out on an employment contract?Repudiation occurs when one party to a contract does something that indicates that it no longer intends to be bound.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleDelay in start-up (DSU) insurance: The expectations, realities and technicalitiesThe article explains basic principles of DSU and the main difficulties in identifying and measuring indemnified delays.AustraliaInsuranceSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleBreach of trust by professional trustee – even with prior legal advice!The law expects a high standard of professional trustees in the performance of their legal duties and obligations.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticlePenalties: don't look backThere is now potential for the High Court to give some much needed guidance on the application of the laws on penalties.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleA choice for change: Officer's safety obligations to avoid WHS failuresOfficers must ensure the business is taking both proactive and reactive steps to meet its health and safety obligations.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleWorkplace bullying: Committee recommendations for GovernmentMany of the recommendations will need investment or are dependent on cooperation with state and territory jurisdictions.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers