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Greening Melbourne: Amendment C376 Melbourne Planning Scheme (Sustainable Building Design Amendment)
The City of Melbourne has set a goal to hit net zero emissions by 2040. Currently, buildings in
Queensland Corruption and Integrity Update – March 2023
This month’s edition of the Corruption and Integrity Update considers the latest report on the implementation of recommendations
Requesting that employees work on public holidays: Are you getting it right?
Does this sound familiar? Employee: “But it’s Anzac Day”. Manager: “Sorry, the roster says you’re working”.
Lessons learned from Australia’s recent spate of data breaches
2022 ended with a number of high-profile data breaches that affected millions of Australians. Barely a quarter of
FMCG Express | March 2023 Edition
The latest edition of FMCG Express goes straight to the heart of legal issues affecting corporate Australia in
Insolvent contractors in New South Wales may be able to pursue debts through the Security of Payment Act regime
On 17 February 2023, Justice Ball of the New South Wales Supreme Court handed down his decision in
ACCC internet sweep uncovers concerning environmental and sustainability claims
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has completed its anticipated internet sweep following clear messaging last year
Is your rent review void? VCAT finds a cap on CPI review void under Section 35(2) of the RLA
A recent decision of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), has found that a cap on a
Quality of Advice Review – Final Report
On 8 February 2023, the Quality of Advice Review final report was published by the Assistant Treasurer and
ASIC’s Enforcement Focus – Greenwashing, Predatory Lending & Misleading Insurance Pricing Promises
In a recent media release on 15 February 2023, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has warned
ASIC commences its first greenwashing court proceeding
On 28 February 2023, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) released an announcement stating that it has
Phased rollout of Queensland’s Project Trust Account regime delayed to 2025
Project Trust Accounts (PTAs) are required for eligible building contracts for: State Government and Hospital and Health Services
