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    Minimum wage increases to apply in Australian workplaces from 1 July 2019

    Employers should review rates of pay before 1 July 2019 to ensure employees are paid in accordance with these wage rates.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Williams + Hughes
    Williams + Hughes
  • Article

    Security of payment for contractors in WA – Change coming for WA construction industry

    This reform bill will make the WA security of payment laws more consistent with other Australian states and territories.
    AustraliaReal Estate and Construction
    Williams + Hughes
    Williams + Hughes
  • Article

    Security of payment for contractors in WA – changes coming for the WA construction industry

    This reform bill makes the WA security of payment laws more consistent with other Australian states and territories.
    AustraliaReal Estate and Construction
    Williams + Hughes
    Williams + Hughes
  • Article

    Disclose the full upfront price or risk breaking the law: new upfront pricing laws apply

    Under new laws businesses must display the total price for the goods and services including all pre-selected optional items.
    AustraliaConsumer Protection
    Williams + Hughes
    Williams + Hughes
  • Article

    Clarifying the ability of trustees to expand their powers: Re Application of Country Road Services Pty Ltd

    A trustee's role is to administer the trust in accordance with the terms of a trust instrument, not to change the terms.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Williams + Hughes
    Williams + Hughes
  • Article

    Competition and Consumer Regulations: new laws imposing mandatory wording requirements for businesses that supply services: your T&Cs and website need to be up to date

    Mandatory wording requirements in relation to supply of services & also supply of goods with services took effect on 09.06.19.
    AustraliaConsumer Protection
    Williams + Hughes
    Williams + Hughes
  • Article

    The ACCC is targeting the Australian Wine Sector - winemakers must update their supply contracts with growers

    The ACCC interim report identified harmful market practices adopted by some wine makers that could restrict competition.
    AustraliaAntitrust/Competition Law
    Williams + Hughes
    Williams + Hughes
  • Article

    Retail shop lease expenditure statements in WA - It can be too late!

    Landlords must have given an estimate of operating expenses in the year in which those expenses were invoiced and paid.
    AustraliaReal Estate and Construction
    Williams + Hughes
    Williams + Hughes
  • Article

    Employment law changes from 1 July 2019 - take note !

    Employers should take note of these changes to the Australian employment landscape that take effect on 1 July 2019.
    AustraliaEmployment and HR
    Williams + Hughes
    Williams + Hughes
  • Article

    The ACCC continues its crackdown on the use of unfair contract terms

    These cases demonstrate the ACCC's willingness to crack down on the use of unfair contract terms by all businesses.
    AustraliaConsumer Protection
    Williams + Hughes
    Williams + Hughes
  • Article

    COVID-19 relief for commercial tenants in Western Australia

    Explanation of the new WA legislation intended to provide relief to commercial tenants affected by COVID-19.
    AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)
    Williams + Hughes
    Williams + Hughes
  • Article

    Keeping your financials off the record: from 1 July 2019 fewer companies need to lodge their financial accounts with ASIC

    The definition of "large proprietary company" has been amended by doubling the revenue, assets and employee thresholds.
    AustraliaFinance and Banking
    Williams + Hughes
    Williams + Hughes
  • Article

    Retail shop lease expenditure statements - It can be too late!

    Landlords of retail shop leases must give their tenant an estimate of operating expenses before the end of each year.
    AustraliaReal Estate and Construction
    Williams + Hughes
    Williams + Hughes
  • Article

    Need a new will ? Witnessing wills during COVID-19 in Western Australia

    Wills in Western Australia must be signed by at least two witnesses in the presence of the person making the Will.
    AustraliaFamily and Matrimonial
    Williams + Hughes
    Williams + Hughes
  • Article

    Vying for social media engagement: More risk than reward?

    Businesses could be held liable for defamatory comments posted by third party users who engage with social media content.
    AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Williams + Hughes
    Williams + Hughes
  • Article

    COVID-19: Temporary relief for financially distressed individuals, companies and directors

    Amendments to bankruptcy and insolvency laws may lessen the economic impacts of COVID-19 on individuals and businesses.
    AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)
    Williams + Hughes
    Williams + Hughes
  • Article

    Board spills and shareholder activism - Getting the notice right

    The structure of section 203D and the interplay between 203D and 249D may cause grief for requisitioning shareholders.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Williams + Hughes
    Williams + Hughes
  • Article

    Peanut butter battle of jars and trade marks

    The Kraft trade dress could have been protected as a registered trade mark, but it had never in fact been registered.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Williams + Hughes
    Williams + Hughes
  • Article

    Minutes of Board Meetings: more than just a box-ticking exercise

    This Joint Statement provides a "best practice" guideline for recording decisions and discussions at Board meetings.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Williams + Hughes
    Williams + Hughes
  • Article

    Franchising: Federal Court freezes assets of franchisor to protect franchisees who claim they were misled

    All potential franchisees should do their due diligence before entering into a franchisee agreement and making payment.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Williams + Hughes
    Williams + Hughes

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