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ArticleTransitional and savings arrangements under the new WHS mining laws in NSWThe article includes key considerations, what your business needs to comply and some tips on the changes in legislation.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleStatutory benefit rates and calculator updated for the new financial yearIt is timely to provide an updated list of the statutory rates under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
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ArticleUniversity Matters: Issue 4This issue deals with cyber-breaches, data security, workplace grievances and other legal topics affecting universities.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleFederal Court rules penalty rate and holiday pay cuts to stayThe validity of a FWC decision to cut penalty rates and holiday pay across a number of modern awards has been confirmed.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticlePreventing sexual harassment in the workplaceIn this vodcast, we explore some key strategies to help you eliminate instances of sexual harassment in the workplace.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
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ArticleGovernment Matters: Issue 4This addresses current and horizon issues for Commonwealth departments and agencies and is a summary of recent cases.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleGovernment Matters Issue 8The issue examines information security, proportionate liability and developments in personal information and privacy.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleInsurance Matters: Issue 10This issue explores the main first party losses that businesses can suffer after a cyber-breach and how to address them.AustraliaInsuranceSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleVictorian Self-Insurer: Issue 4This update looks at the latest legal developments affecting self-insurers and claims agents in Victoria.AustraliaInsuranceSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleNot exactly the bees knees: Australian trade mark application for Manuka HoneyThe road to registration hasn't been so sweet, with IP Australia finding that the trade mark was too descriptive.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleFair Work Commission hands down rare decision in bullying jurisdictionThe decision that was handed down illustrates that reasonable management action will defeat a claim of alleged bullying.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleTakeovers Panel and ASX revised guidance notesThe update discusses the Takeovers Panel's recent consultation papers on revised GN1 and GN17 and the ASX's updated GN8. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleCyber Insurance Update Issue 1Cyber Insurance Update aims to be a guiding voice in a national, and international, conversation about cyber risk.AustraliaInsuranceSparke Helmore Lawyers