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In the recent decision of Vestey & Ors v Warrnambool CC (Red Dot) [2008] VCAT 963, Justice Kevin Bell, VCAT President, has re-examined the relevance of external materials to the interpretation of ambiguous planning permits.

The government has released its draft legislation to broaden the circumstances where shareholder approval will be required for the payment to directors and executives of termination benefits as announced on 18 March 2009. The legislation applies to all companies.

In "Farnaby v Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission" [2008] FCA 1911, Justice Heerey upheld an Administrative Appeals decision that liability to pay compensation did not exist in relation to a claim for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

In the recent case of “Queensland Alumina Limited v The Maritime Union of Australia” [2009] FCA 874 an application for an order against the Maritime Union to stop industrial action was denied by the Federal Court.

The Australian Building Construction Employees and Builders' Labourers' Federation (Queensland Branch) Union of Employees (Union) and its industrial officer Kane Pearson were fined $16,500 and $4,500 each respectively for breach of the right of entry provisions under the former Workplace Relations Act 1996 (Cth) (WR Act) (which are mirrored in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act)).

The Commonwealth Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, the Hon Peter Garrett recently invited public comment on a proposed new bilateral agreement between the Commonwealth and Queensland under the "Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999" (Cth) (EPBC Act).

Parliament has passed the Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws - Superannuation) Act 2008 (Act).

On 20 June 2008, the Full Bench of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission published its first decision ([2008] AIRCFB 550).

A recent decision by an English court throws light on what circumstances may require notification under a claims-made policy.

Recent case law confirms the priority date of a divisional patent application is the priority date of the parent patent application.

The new Voluntary Administration regime commenced in New Zealand on 1 November 2007, and got off to an eventful start.

The new Property Law Act 2007 (Act) will come into force on 1 January 2008, replacing the Property Law Act 1952 (1952 Act) and other outdated legislation.

This regular publication from DLA Piper focuses on helping banking and financial services clients navigate the ever-changing federal regulatory landscape.

This decision has immediate implications for the patentability of computer-implemented methods and computer programs.

The OAIC has released a draft practice guide on 'Mobile Privacy: A better practice guide for mobile app developers'.

Challenges in protecting confidential information include technology, social media and the globalisation of business.

This article covers some strategies to help employers avoid high levels of unauthorised absence during the Olympics.