Project proponents need to ensure that the contract has enough flexibility to insulate them in these volatile times.

Local governments should refer to the new awards and consider which specific ones are applicable for their employees.

Employers must eliminate discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace, with penalties for non-compliance.

The proposed energy mix is a policy decision, but what everyone in Australia needs is reliability at a reasonable price.

As Australia grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Aged Care industry is particularly susceptible to class actions.

Recent changes to the law, overview of existing planning regime, characterisation of land uses, area for reform.

Where council knows and intend for third parties to rely upon the certificate, they are likely to owe them a duty of care.  .

Infrastructure contribution reforms which aim to simplify the system of contributions are being introduced.

Responsible entities must adopt risk management programs. RE's must meet cyber security baseline. RE reporting obligations.

The Australian Treasury recently released an Issues Paper which forms part of its review into Initial Coin Offerings.

New and imminent Modern Slavery laws impose compliance and other obligations which are discussed here.

The CSF regime allows eligible companies to make share offers through a platform which is operated by an AFS licensee.

Qld work health and safety penalties will now be benchmarked against other jurisdictions which have harmonised WHS laws.

Council officials can be disciplined for breaching new policies once they are adopted. Policies discussed here.

The ESG evolution means that corporate sustainability practices attract more attention and more scrutiny.

The Ombudsman will provide an efficient and no-cost alternative dispute resolution service for land access disputes.

The 2017 Federal Budget has been released with few surprises for individual clients and small businesses.

Reforms have various implications for investment into Australia's resources & renewables sectors.

The law imposes a 3 stage process on owners of relevant buildings, to identify and assess the risk of cladding products.

Summary of key reforms introduced with the Qld budget & their impact on individuals & businesses across Qld.