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UK Data Reform Bill – What does ‘UK GDPR’ mean for Australian businesses?
The UK Government’s response to the post-Brexit ‘UK GDPR’ reforms was issued on Friday last as part of
VCAT Fast Track List for post-permit applications
From 1 July 2022, VCAT will establish a Fast Track List to expedite a number of post-permit applications.
It’s that time of the year again – Annual Wage Review 2021-22
The Fair Work Commission has just published its Annual Wage Review decision, which provides that the National Minimum
Pushing ‘START’ on button battery safety standards – Combating a danger lurking in the household
The new button/coin battery safety standards become mandatory on 22 June 2022. So as a manufacturer, importer, wholesaler
Detention time for parents in Victorian schools
Schools in Victoria will have new powers from 28 June 2022 to address the risk of occupational violence
Section 249E corrupt benefits for trustees and others – Standing in the way of super fund mergers?
On 23 March 2022, in BT Funds Management Limited (ACN 002 916 458) as trustee for the Retirement
Corruption and Integrity Update – Parliamentary oversight of the Ombudsman and the OIC
This month’s edition of the Corruption and Integrity Update considers the recent parliamentary oversight hearings conducted by the
Failure to launch: Liquidators fail to establish abuse of process in public examination summonses
Public examination can be a useful tool for parties in a liquidation to obtain information about matters relating
Optimising voluntary administration: In the matter of Merchant Overseas Logistics Pty Ltd [2022] VSC 154 opens the door for expediated creditor returns through secondary voluntary administration.
The Supreme Court of Victoria has considered the viability of allowing a company to enter a second voluntary
Trying to pull a fast one: An attempt to use family law orders to defeat creditors
Family law processes cannot be used to defraud creditors. In Re ZH International Pty Ltd (in liq),[1] the
Expansive Examination – High Court significantly expands public examination rights
In Walton & Anor v ACN 004 410 833 Limited (formerly Arrium Limited) (in liquidation),[1] the High Court
Keeping your skeletons buried – maintaining legal professional privilege in the investigation process
In the investigation process, questions regarding legal professional privilege often arise, especially as it relates to reports forming
