COVID-19 | Disaster Profiteering Outlawed (for now)
The Australian Government has outlawed price gouging for some essential goods until 18 June 2020 under a new Biosecurity law. Here is what you need to know. The Australian Government has passed a new determination to prohibit price gouging for certain “essential” goods (Biosecurity (Human Biosecurity Emergency) (Human Coronavirus with Pandemic Potential) (Essential Goods) Determination 2020 (Cth)). […]
ReadmoreCOVID-19 | Is your policy register current?
The highly infectious nature of COVID-19, the ability of the virus to kill, and the disastrous impact the virus has shown it can have on a national economy all lead to one certain point. Once a vaccine for COVID-19 is available every employer will need to consider whether they are doing enough in their workplace […]
ReadmoreCOVID-19 | VIC Government introduces new legislation to regulate commercial leasing arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic
Following the Mandatory Code of Conduct released by the National Cabinet on 7 April 2020 (Code), the Victorian Parliament passed the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Bill 2020 (Vic) (COVID-19 Bill) to introduce a range of temporary measures to provide urgent relief for commercial tenants in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also contains provisions for […]
ReadmoreCOVID-19 | MSP Webinar Series – Managing cash flow during COVID-19
There are a number of techniques and strategies to mitigate cash flow risk and ensure your business is paid for the work you are performing during the COVID-19 crisis period. As part of our MSP Webinar Series Dudley Kneller, a partner in the Intellectual Property and Technology team was joined by Anthony Dobbyn, Director of […]
ReadmoreCOVID-19 | The JobKeeper Payment – What this might mean for your business [updated to be current as at 26 April 2020]
The Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Payments and Benefits) Act 2020 (Cth) (Payments and Benefits Act) and Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus (Measures No. 2) Act 2020 (Cth) (Omnibus Act) implement a framework for economic response payments known as the JobKeeper scheme and temporarily amends the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) by applying specific COVID-19 provisions. Following the […]
ReadmoreCOVID-19 | WA Government introduces new legislation to regulate commercial leasing arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic
Following the Mandatory Code of Conduct released by the National Cabinet on 7 April 2020 (National Code of Conduct), the WA Legislative Council passed the Commercial Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Bill 2020 (WA) (COVID-19 Bill) to introduce a range of temporary measures to provide for urgent relief for commercial tenants in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
ReadmoreCOVID-19 | Asset Protection
The issue of asset protection often doesn’t materialise until it’s too late, however the current COVID-19 crisis should serve as a reminder that all those who personally own a business, are company directors, or even those in professional services should take legitimate steps to protect their assets. Much like when Kerry Packer told everyone who […]
ReadmoreFMCG Express | April Edition
It has been a tumultuous start to 2020, with the devastating droughts and bushfire season, followed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Australian businesses have been faced with unprecedented challenges, and the impact on the FMCG, retail and hospitality sectors has been profound. While some areas of the FMCG sector are on the up, others are struggling, […]
ReadmoreCOVID-19 | Changes to foreign investment framework – implications for the commercial leasing sector
Introduction Effective from 29 March 2020, the Australian Treasurer introduced changes to the foreign investment framework which included the reduction of the monetary screening thresholds for foreign investments in Australia to $0. For information about how the new measures will impact on investments generally, see our previous article on the topic. Do commercial leases require […]
ReadmoreCOVID-19 | Webinar | When a party cannot meet its contract obligations
In this pre-recorded webinar, Dudley Kneller, a partner in the Intellectual Property and Technology team, speaks to LexisNexis about force majeure and outlines how you can protect your business by understanding your key legal and commercial arrangements and addressing major supply and delivery risks. You can read the related article here, published by LexisNexis. […]
ReadmoreCOVID-19 | Webinar | The JobKeeper Payment: What this might mean for your business
To assist companies through the economic impacts of COVID-19, the Federal Government recently announced the JobKeeper Payment package. Under the support package, eligible businesses impacted by the coronavirus will be able to access a subsidy from the Government to continue paying their employees. Eligible employers will be able to claim a fortnightly payment of $1,500 […]
ReadmoreCOVID-19 | Proposed Code of Conduct for Commercial and Retail Tenancies
The economic impact on both landlords and tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic continues to increase as stricter social distancing measures and restrictions on gatherings affect the ability of business to operate and trade from commercial and retail premises. The National Cabinet met on 3 April 2020 to discuss the proposed Code of Conduct for Commercial […]
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