ArticleNew strategic planning framework for NSWNew policies will present the State's broad planning objectives, priorities and policy directions.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleThe happy coincidence: why your lawyer is (sometimes) immune from suitAdvocate's immunity remains part of the Australian common law— but in a narrower way than may have previously appeared.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleNSW workers compensation scheme reforms increase workers' benefits and reward employersFurther changes to the New South Wales workers' compensation scheme are under way.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleAnti-bullying orders -The story so farThe article examines some key outcomes in the first two years of operation and what the orders have meant for employers.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleAnti-bullying orders—The story so farWe look at some key outcomes in the first two years of operation and ask what it has meant in practice for employers.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleThe stats do not lie - Fair Work Commission releases financial year reportsThis summarises the findings, highlighting certain developments in the unfair dismissal and anti-bullying jurisdictions.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleThe debate over a carbon tax is over but the time for action has comeTo help companies to understand the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF), this is a summary of the scheme and the process.AustraliaEnvironmentSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleNT Supreme Court reinstates medical licence for Dr. NitschkeThe NT Supreme Court's decision in this matter was based primarily on the facts and circumstances of the Nitschke case. AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleAvoiding a legal hangover at a workplace eventIf an incident occurs at a workplace event, there is no guaranteed hangover cure for either an employee or an employer.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleMedically certified sickness: When can a medical certificate be called into question?These decisions have somewhat clarified when an employer can act on concerns about an employee's medical certificate.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleDrafting effective IP licence agreementsThese key steps could assist to identify important issues that will help in drafting an effective IP licence agreement.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleWriting that winning tender for government businessThe following tips are some simple suggestions for maximising your chances of being selected as the winning tenderer.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleStrata title law reform: significant changes that impact developers in NSWA position paper on reforms to strata and community title legislation was released by the NSW Department of Fair Trading.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleWatching the watchers: workplace surveillanceEmployers must be aware of risks to morale, privacy and trust if surveillance is not implemented and managed carefully. AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleGuidance on Reasonable steps to protect personal information releasedThe OAIC released a consultation draft of its Revised Guide to assist entities to meet their Privacy Act obligations.AustraliaPrivacySparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleJumping at shadows - shadow and de facto directorsThis article examines situations where other persons may be deemed by the courts in Australia to be company directors.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleFWC clarifies what it means to be bullied - at work"At work" covers the performance of work at any time or place by the worker or being engaged in any authorised activity.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleA level playing field for Queensland industrial relations?This new Bill aims to more closely align the Queensland and federal IR systems for state and local government employees.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleIncidents up—WHSQ cracks downEmployers should be aware that toughened WHS systems and enforcement legislation will be on the Government's agenda.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers