Legal insights
We strive to optimise value for our clients, and apply our legal insights and commercial advice to best support our clients’ needs. Our expert practitioners provide updates and insights into the areas of law in which we work on an ongoing basis. We think differently to most other law firms, and are recognised as a ‘go-to’ firm for legal insights and expertise. We regularly publish updates and articles on a range of legal topics and industry sectors.
The who, what and when of director IDs
Time is fast running out for directors to apply for a director ID. In previous articles, we discussed
Corruption and Integrity Update – October 2022
This month’s Corruption and Integrity Update considers the progress made towards the National-Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), including where money
Major reform of NSW construction legislation on the horizon
The New South Wales Government has recently introduced three new bills and one accompanying regulation which aims to
The Privacy landscape is heating up – but will tougher penalties and an expanded reach have the desired effect?
After a number of significant and high-profile cyber incidents in the last few weeks, it was almost inevitable
Paid family and domestic violence leave for all school staff
From 1 February 2023 all school employees will be entitled to paid family and domestic violence leave as
Higher Education Research Commercialisation Intellectual Property Framework – a tool to increase collaboration and partnerships between industry and universities
Most Australians are aware of the strength and quality of our nation’s research sector, particularly in fields such
Implementing domestic and family violence leave
The Domestic and Family Violence leave amendment to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FWA), passed on 27
Misleading & deceptive conduct and cryptocurrencies – ASIC turns up the heat in uncertain territory
Introduction ASIC has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against BPS Financial Pty Ltd (BPS) for
Design, distribution and cryptocurrency investment – a sharp position taken by ASIC
Introduction ASIC’s Product Intervention Power (PIP) under its Design & Distribution (DDO) regime is still a relatively new
Queensland Occupational and Professional Disciplinary Update
The end of September saw the tabling of a series of Annual Reports to the Queensland Parliament. Within
Dismissing a local government employee? Don’t breach section 283
Local governments may consider that they have a robust disciplinary process that delivers procedural fairness through show-cause processes
‘Greenwashing erodes consumer trust’ – the ACCC tells business to clean up its act on misleading environmental claims
The ACCC has delivered a clear and strong message to businesses in a speech by its Deputy Clair,
