ArticleThe Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL): one year onThe introduction of the CoR concept into heavy vehicle regulation has improved public safety and compliance on our roads.AustraliaTransportSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleACCC announces its enforcement priorities for 2017The compliance and enforcement policy will affect most Australian companies, particularly those in the target sectors.AustraliaAntitrust/Competition LawSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleEmployment law: Killing off the comeback contractuallyWe've been thinking about many scenarios in which society could benefit from a "no more comebacks" arrangement. AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleWHS charge against NSW contractor was dismissed on 'knockout' pointThis WHS decision clarified the interpretation of s 19 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW).AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleWHS charge dismissed on knockout pointThe decision reaffirms the strict application of legal principles of interpretation and pleading in the WHS jurisdiction.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleRecent developments in workplace safetyThis article discusses a range of recent legal developments that may affect safety and human resources decision-makers.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleQueensland a step closer to the federal industrial relations frameworkThe legislation provides State and local government employees with similar workplace protections as Commonwealth workers.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleFailure to report health and safety incident incurs $25,000 fine in QueenslandPersons conducting a Queensland business or undertaking must report a health and safety incident or risk prosecution.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleComparative advertising case causes further pain for FMCG giantComparative advertisements need to be carefully formed and adequately substantiated to avoid action under the ACL.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleCashing out annual leave now permitted under modern awardsThe change that allows cashing out of annual leave takes the form of a model clause inserted into most modern awards.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleCode red for non-compliance with new enterprise agreement restrictionsCompanies that tender for Commonwealth-funded building projects must comply with the Code or they won't be awarded work.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticlePain and restriction enough for a compensation claimReporting constant pain, with some restriction on other activities, is enough to bring a claim for a workplace injury.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticlePrincipal place of business test determines Court of Appeal decision in cross-border workers compenstion dispute Discussion of the decision in Ethnic Interpreters and Translators Pty Ltd v Sabri-Matanagh.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleProcedural fairness includes the opportunity to respond to all evidenceProcedural fairness was not afforded to an employer when it was not given the opportunity to consider all the evidence.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleThe road to employee underpayment claims is paved with good intentions...This case affects employment contracts that would offset employee allowances entitled to under relevant industry awards.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleReservations please - The importance of reserving rights in a procurement processYou should include sufficient rights in your request document, so that you could act if the circumstances require it.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticlePatent is a virtueGovernment continues to explore ways to better assist SMEs leverage, secure and use IP and to access affordable enforcement.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleOverhaul of Australia's foreign investment regimeThe Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 changes Australia's foreign investment regime.AustraliaInternational LawSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleLegal Services Direction to affect time-barred child abuse claims until 2019Corporate Commonwealth entities need to be aware of the Direction and be prepared for an influx of child abuse claims.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleReference dates under a construction contract necessary for valid payment claimsThe High Court delivered a clear message that there must be a "reference date" for the payment claim to be valid.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSparke Helmore Lawyers