The High Court held that members of a managed investment scheme could not bargain away the rights conferred by the Act.

Privilege may arise because the dominant purpose of document creation may be possible litigation or for legal advice.

The FWC provided some important guidance on the definition of the term "at work" for the purposes of the Fair Work Act.

The decision has ramifications for lenders in professional negligence litigation, particularly claims against valuers.

We consider if there is a case for preparing and including seasonally adjusted covenants in a cashflow lending context.

Retailers provide a great example of a business with seasonal or cyclical working capital requirements.

This FWC decision highlights a number of issues for employers to consider regarding work functions in the festive season.

A Case Management Model and Benchbook provide useful information on the way that the FWC will deal with bullying claims.

The FWk Commission has confirmed that bullying which occurred before the new laws took effect can be taken into account.

The bus company wrongly represented to six of its 22 drivers that they were independent contractors and not employees.

Mothers will be paid 26 weeks of paid parental leave, at their actual or the national minimum wage, plus superannuation.

The new act aims to strengthen the focus on gender equality, extend coverage to men, and increase reporting obligations.

ASIC did not impose new standards or guidance, but reiterated the importance of adhering to the current market guidance.

Yesterday the High Court handed down a decision in a case involving competing priorities on a fund.

This recent Federal Court decision re-affirmed the pro-arbitration stance being implemented by the Australian courts.

A recent Victorian case has confirmed that a liquidator of a landlord can disclaim a lease so as to terminate a lease.

The policy proposes to retain the current system of workplace regulation, with "incremental and evolutionary changes".

The decision provided guidance about the importance of bankers' duties to guarantors under the Code of Banking Practice.

This reinforces existing authority that, when a borrower pays out its mortgage, it has limited rights against the lender.

This Bill intends to give effect to recommendations to 'help level the playing field between tenants and landlords...'.