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ArticleNew dairy regulations: Time to put verbal agreements out to pastureRecent amendments to dairy industry code encourage better record-keeping to provide transparency in supply agreements.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHazelbrook Legal
ArticleCheck your worker classifications: Federal Court in the driving seat for independent contractor crackdownThis decision is a warning to businesses to ensure they are not misclassifying those who should be treated as employees.AustraliaEmployment and HRHazelbrook Legal
ArticleIt is a blow up: New whistleblowing policy requirements in effect from 2020Updated laws will require certain companies to have in place a compliant whistleblower policy before January 1, 2020.AustraliaEmployment and HRHazelbrook Legal
ArticleIA-CEPA: Towards an Australian-Indonesian economic integrationThe IA-CEPA, a landmark agreement recently signed between Australia and Indonesia, offers significant trade benefits.AustraliaInternational LawHazelbrook Legal
ArticleACCC increases Consumer Data Rights: Neobanks and fintech startups take noteNeobanks and fintech startups should be aware of the increased obligations and liabilities that these changes impose.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionHazelbrook Legal
ArticleContinuous disclosure obligations to ASX in the time of COVID-19As Covid-19's financial impacts continue, listed companies must remain aware of continuous disclosure obligations to ASX.AustraliaFinance and BankingHazelbrook Legal
ArticleCoronavirus: A force majeure to be reckoned with?Force majeure clauses may provide some relief for parties to contracts affected by the damaging consequences of COVID-19.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHazelbrook Legal
ArticleASIC puts spotlight on fees and costs disclosure regimes for managed investment and superannuation schemesASIC is aiming to make fees & costs more comparable between products and between providers.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHazelbrook Legal
ArticleEmployers caught off guard regarding long term casual workersThe Federal Court has ruled that workers engaged as casuals may be entitled to annual leave.AustraliaEmployment and HRHazelbrook Legal
ArticleThe search for the holy grail of fee disclosure continues – yet another change to the ASIC fee and cost disclosure regime for financial productsArticle discusses changes to the fee disclosure regime & the reason for these changes.AustraliaFinance and BankingHazelbrook Legal
ArticleIs your cross-border non-disclosure agreement working for you?Article focuses on additional considerations involved when drafting a NDA that is a cross-border NDA eg governing law.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHazelbrook Legal
ArticleInformation security - APRA new Prudential Standard CPS 234APRA's Prudential Standard CPS 234 is its first prudential standard relating to information security from cyber-attacks.AustraliaTechnologyHazelbrook Legal
ArticleAnnual general meetings in a socially distanced worldASIC guidelines support and encourage companies to hold hybrid or virtual AGMs during this time of COVID-19 crisis.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHazelbrook Legal
ArticleRenewable energy in Australia: An unstoppable powerhouseThe 2019 Clean Energy Report highlights the impressive growth trajectory of the renewable energy industry in Australia.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesHazelbrook Legal
ArticleThe end of grandfathered conflicted remuneration for financial advisers from 1 January 2021By removing the grandfathered exemptions, the full effect of FOFA laws applies and conflicted remuneration is banned.AustraliaFinance and BankingHazelbrook Legal
ArticleAgreement or deed: what is the difference? Article discusses the differences between agreements and deeds.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHazelbrook Legal
ArticleHeatwave on climate change for company executives this summerThe heat is rising on senior corporate executives in relation to climate change risk management.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHazelbrook Legal
ArticleAustralian modern slavery laws: The why, what, when and howThe article covers modern slavery reporting requirements, with practical tips and guidelines to assist with complianceAustraliaGovernment, Public SectorHazelbrook Legal
ArticleNo rebirth, just ashes: Phoenix activity takes a hit with new Directors Identification Number (DIN) initiativeThe DIN regime aims to reduce fraud and 'phoenixing' and to facilitate better accountability for directors.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHazelbrook Legal