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AFCA has the final word: Courts will only disturb AFCA determinations in limited circumstances
Australia Capital Financial Management Pty Ltd v Australian Financial Complaints Authority Limited [2022] NSWCA 204 The NSW Court
Mandatory notifiable data breach scheme introduced for NSW government agencies
In a time of significant changes to the privacy landscape, not least the confirmed passing by the Senate
Proposed changes to Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW)
It is proposed to change the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) (Act). The changes would be made by
Further reforms to the Security of Payment regime in NSW – Implications for the construction industry
One of the most important pieces of legislation for the NSW construction industry, the Building and Construction Industry
Cryptocurrencies and ‘earning’ products – ASIC makes managed investment scheme claims
ASIC has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against fintech company Block Earner alleging it provided
Post-employment restraints: a refresher
Post-employment restraints, also known as ‘restraints of trade’, refer to clauses contained within an employment agreement that seek
VCAT returns to in-person planning and valuation hearings
After more than 2 years of online hearings, this week VCAT reintroduced in-person planning and valuation hearings where
Changes to Victoria’s Farm Debt Mediation Act
On 1 December 2011, the Farm Debt Mediation Act 2011 (Vic) (FDMA) was introduced in Victoria. The purpose
Planning agenda set for the suburban rail loop (If it goes ahead)…
The most contentious infrastructure project of the upcoming 2022 state election campaign is the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL).
Good news for consumers? New Digital Platform laws to combat fake reviews, scams and unfair practices proposed
Last Friday the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) released its 5th report of the Digital Platform Services
Increased competition and consumer law penalties now take effect
The maximum penalties for contraventions of competition law prohibitions in the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and offence
Date set for ‘unfair contract terms’ to be rendered unlawful: Time to act
Businesses now have less than 12 months to cease using unfair contract terms in their standard form consumer contracts
