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Fresh from the implementation of the Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) laws in November 2010, the Commonwealth Government is pressing ahead with its drive to green Australia's building stock.

In our bulletin on 30 July 2009 we reported on the decision of Justice Moore in the Federal Court of Australia in Leonie’s Travel Pty Ltd v International Air Transport Association, Qantas Airways Limited & Ors. Qantas was found not liable to pay travel agent commissions and to have not breached its Contract with the travel agents. That decision has now been overturned on appeal to the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia in Leonie’s Travel Pty Ltd v Qantas Airways Limited [2010] FCAFC 3

As part of the transition from Workchoices to a new regulatory framework, the Commonwealth Government has directed the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (Commission) to modernise awards.

As mentioned in our August 2009 Update, the Committee recommended the passing of the Personal Property Securities Bill 2009 (PPS Bill) on the basis that a consequential amendments bill be passed to deal with those issues raised in the Submissions to the Committee’s 2009 Inquiry which the Government proposed to accept.

A proposed scheme by the Federal Government places mandatory reporting obligations on landlords (and in some instances tenants) to disclose the energy efficiency of their commercial buildings.

The Supreme Court decision of Maroondah City Council v J&J Scott [2008] VSC 42 by Justice Osborn was an appeal on a question of law from a VCAT decision on a planning permit to subdivide land.

Federal govt released its response to a review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.

The change in Australian Consumer Law (ACL) will make it more difficult to promote and market manufacturers' warranties, extended warranties and service plans. This Consumer Law update discusses what you need to know with these changes.

Recently enacted federal legislation has established access and property rights in Australia's offshore waters for geological carbon capture and storage (CCS) and forms a key component of the Federal Government's response to climate change.

The Federal Court found that arrangements between the private equity firm and the ultimate buyer involved cartel conduct.

There is a need in corporate outsourcing arrangements to have comprehensive bullying and harassment policies and procedures in place.

On 1 December 2005, 337 amendments were made to the Work Choices Bill. The amendments were approved by the Senate the following day and by the House of Representatives on 7 December.

LGBTI people can now make a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission if they are subject to discrimination.

There are practical steps which can manage the risks at office social functions, prevent incidents and defend claims.

Companies and persons in possession of "inside information" should be aware of the law governing its use and disclosure.

The article details ways the pharmaceutical industry may use social media with health care practitioners and the public.

Part 4 includes links to recent reports and media releases relating to the health industry in some Australian states.