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National Integrity Spotlight – April 2023
This edition of the National Integrity Spotlight considers a recent operation into corruption undertaken by the Australian Commission
The Filetron case – an important judgment for all NSW local councils when determining a development application
The Land and Environment Court of NSW in Filetron Pty Ltd v Innovate Partners Pty Ltd atf Banton
Reminder to report: modern slavery statements due
Prior to 30 June 2022, Gadens provided an update for businesses required to report under the Modern Slavery
Post-Budget 2023 Analysis – Superannuation – Frankly, not creditable
Following on from its previous announcement, the Australian Federal Government has confirmed that from 1 July 2025, individuals
Senate to shine spotlight on concerning greenwashing behaviour
On 29 March 2023, the Senate announced a landmark inquiry into the practice of greenwashing in Australia, with
Gadens Regulatory Recap
This edition of the Gadens Regulatory Recap considers updates from ASIC, APRA, OAIC, ABA and legislative updates, with
Are you meeting your psychosocial obligations?
On 1 April 2023, the Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022 (Code),
Experts share worrying cybercrime figures and give practical advice on safer digital practices
Gadens recently hosted an informative cyber themed panel event, hearing from Robert Feldman (Gadens), Mike Andrea (Oper8 Global),
McEwan v Merrin (Magistrate) and Ors [2023] QSC 6 – Be careful how you draft!
McEwan v Merrin (Magistrate) & Ors [2023] QSC 6 is a judgment by Brown J in the Supreme
Majority shareholder in the Savannah: The Federal Court of Australia decision in VRM Global Holdings Pty Ltd v Savannah AG Research Pty Ltd (Admin Apptd) [2023] FCA 131
In a recent case involving Savannah AG Research Pty Ltd (Savannah), the Federal Court of Australia considered an
Liquidator exposed to personal liability after half-built boat left exposed to the elements
In Reel Action Sports Fishing Pty Ltd v Marine Engineering Consultants Pty Ltd, [1] the Court offered a
Secure Jobs, Better Pay: Key Dates and Actions for Employers
Since the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 was passed by Parliament on 2
