FMCG Express | September 2023 Edition
In this edition of FMCG Express we consider the practicalities of implementing UCT regime required changes, recent ACCC enforcement activity and consider what risks ‘greenwashing’ can pose for our clients. We also touch on employer obligations regarding psychosocial safety and hazards, the Retail Award and other legislative changes. Partner Breanna Davies and the Gadens team […]
ReadmoreUnmasking errors – the TGA’s post-market face mask review
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has recently had to make amends after releasing information about surgical face masks sponsored by M House Pty Ltd (M House) without authority under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth) (Act). The Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) saw a rapid rise of medical device inclusions in the wake of […]
ReadmoreQueensland Corruption and Integrity Update – August 2023
The August edition of the Queensland Corruption and Integrity Update covers updates from recent estimates hearings and an update on the Integrity and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. Estimates update State Development and Regional Industries Committee The State Development and Regional Industries Committee estimates hearing took place on 2 August 2023. The Office of the Independent […]
ReadmoreSeptember 2023 changes to the Professional Employees Award 2020
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) announced changes to the Professional Employees Award 2020 (PE Award) in relation to coverage of employees, overtime, penalty rates and associated record keeping obligations in March 2023. Whilst changes to coverage provisions took effect earlier this year, remaining changes are due to commence on 16 September 2023. Overview From 16 September 2023: some […]
ReadmoreGadens Regulatory Recap – 5 September 2023
This edition of the Gadens’ Regulatory Recap highlights recent developments from ASIC, APRA, OAIC, ACCC, RBA and Treasury, including various enforcement actions taken by the regulators. ASIC ASIC welcomes appointment of three Commissioners: The Australian Securities Investments Commision (ASIC) has announced the appointment of three Commissioners to further strengthen their team. The newly appointed Commissioners […]
ReadmoreCan you monitor your employees’ keystrokes?
The remote work trend has caused many employers to struggle to adapt how they monitor productivity. Employers are increasingly utilising software to track employee output, including keystroke monitoring software (i.e. software applications that record the number of individual keystrokes typed on a keyboard, as well as mouse movement, over time). The Fair Work Commission (Commission) […]
ReadmoreThe City of Melbourne Street Network is Changing – Have your say on the Future Streets Framework
The City of Melbourne (Council) has proposed the Future Streets Framework (Framework). The Framework seeks to implement the strategic directions of the Transport Strategy 2030, which seeks to reallocate more space to people walking and cycling in the Melbourne CBD, reduce central city through-traffic and transform precincts around major transport interchanges into pedestrian thoroughfares. New […]
ReadmoreGadens Regulatory Recap – 25 August 2023
This edition of the Gadens’ Regulatory Recap highlights recent developments from ASIC, APRA, AFCA, OAIC, ACCC, RBA, AUSTRAC and Treasury, including various enforcement actions taken by the regulators. ASIC ASIC extends transitional relief for 12 months for foreign financial services providers: ASIC is, again, extending transitional relief for foreign financial services providers (FFSPs) for a […]
ReadmoreWhen claiming statutory debts under the Security of Payment Act may not be a slam dunk
It is well established policy now enshrined under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (SOPA) that for the construction industry to remain sustainable, subcontractors and suppliers must have regular and reliable access to cashflow. Aside from limited circumstances[1], the risk of insolvency (of either party) rests with the payor (recipient […]
ReadmoreEmployee who was dismissed for complaining about CEO successful in adverse action case
In a recent decision by the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, an employer has been required to pay $93,500 in compensation to a former employee whose employment was terminated as a result of a complaint he made against the CEO of the company. The employee, Joseph Noonan, successfully argued that his former employer, Advent Security […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – July 2023
This edition of the National Integrity Spotlight considers the Senate inquiry into consulting services, the latest updates from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), recent Australian Federal Police operations, the Australian Institute of Criminology report into cybercrime, the Fraud and Corruption Plan issued by the Department of Health, and recent Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) proceedings. We also […]
ReadmoreNew restrictions on fixed term employment contracts
From 6 December 2023, new limitations will apply to fixed term contracts of employment. Broadly, the changes will: limit the maximum duration of fixed term contracts to two years; provide robust restrictions to prevent employers from circumventing these limitations; and require employers to provide employees on new fixed term contracts a ‘Fixed Term Contract Information […]
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