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On 29 July 2009, the Therapeutic Goods (Manufacturing Principles) Determination No 1 of 2009 adopted the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice - 15 January 2009 as issued by the Pharmaceutical Inspection Convention and Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) to become the new Code of Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products (New GMP). The New GMP became mandatory from 1 July 2010.

Amendment VC48 came into force on 10 June 2008. The Amendment introduces the new Urban Growth Zone (UGZ) to some greenfield sites formerly zoned Farming Zone within Melbourne's five growth areas.

In Barnard and Australian Postal Corporation [2008] AATA 507, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal discussed the operation of section 6(1)(5) of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act) relating to the proper meaning of 'place of work'.

Stem cells are seen as the next frontier of medical research as it is hoped their capacity to repair damaged cells may provide clues to the treatment of many currently incurable diseases. Stem cells are categorised as adult, embryonic or induced pluripotent (adult cells that are reprogrammed to act as embryonic stem cells).

The Court has recently clarified the commonly understood maxim that what goes on at mediation stays at mediation.

On 1 January 2014, new workplace bullying laws will form part of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).

The Commerce Commission regularly perceives a need to share information with overseas competition regulators and, in turn, receive their co-operation in the fight against anti-competitive arrangements affecting markets in New Zealand.

The recent High Court decision of Walters v Taylor Marine Limited, HC Auckland, CIV-2006-404-2772, 19 October 2009, illustrates that in New Zealand a marine broker can face liability for breach of statutory guarantees under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 as a ‘supplier’ of goods, even if its client seller has no liability to the purchaser. Given the potential risk exposure illustrated by this decision, brokers (and their insurers) should be mindful of their obligations under this Act as both s

Most commercial contracts contain dispute resolution clauses permitting the parties to escalate their dispute by stages.

This case considered whether determinations made by an expert under a contract were enforceable.

Given the recent devastating floods in Queensland, force majeure clauses in project agreements will become more pertinent. The amount of time spent negotiating these clauses is often minimal, with the general assumption that the risk will not affect companies/individuals and that the clause is a legal necessity and does not impact risk allocation under the contract. Recent events exemplify that both of these assumptions are inherently dangerous and, particularly in the second case, incorrect.

In the recent decision of Grocon Constructors v PlanIT Cocciardi Joint Venture (No. 2) [2009] VSC 426 the Victorian Supreme Court has held that decisions of adjudicators and review adjudicators under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic) may be subject to judicial review.

The decision in Browning v Bitupave Ltd & Cessnock City Council & Anor [2008] NSWSC 19 proves instructive in the areas of the scope of a Council’s duty and contractual indemnity clauses.

The GST consequences of the investment in, and operation of, retirement villages can often be complex and varied. It is essential that the GST implications of such investment or operation be considered prior to entering into any contractual arrangements to avoid any unexpected costs which may arise, not only upon the first sale/leasing of units/village, but upon subsequent dealings in the investment.

This article discusses maritime law, carriage of goods, customs and trade law relevant to investment in Australia.

Sustainability is no longer an issue limited to a small number of environmentalists or ‘greenies’.

A look at employment developments on drug and alcohol testing, employment terminations and transfer of business exemption orders under the new Fair Work Act.