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Changes to Victorian planning law to support environmentally sustainable developments
The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment VC216 (Amendment), with the changes to the Victorian Planning Provisions taking
Vaccination mandates end for most workplaces in Victoria
Following the Victorian Government’s announcement that it would lift vaccination mandates other than for workers who interact with
Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
Introduction The Queensland Government introduced the Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 (Bill) into Parliament on
Vaccination mandates in Victorian schools are lifted
The Victorian Government announced on 18 June 2022 that it proposed to lift its imposed third dose mandates
Reminder and ASIC practical guidance regarding important amendments that apply to financial advisors and clients regarding their ongoing fee arrangement obligations
The obligation to give clients a fee disclosure statement (FDS) annually where there is an ongoing fee arrangement
Advertising under the influencers and changes to the TGA Code: Are you ready for 1 July 2022?
We are in a transition period in the world of therapeutic goods advertisements (TG Advertisements). Currently, TG Advertisements
Who has the match? Anti-money laundering and cryptocurrency
Combining Anti-Money Laundering (AML) considerations with cryptocurrency technology is akin to adding gasoline to a bonfire. It is
How can insurance providers stay ahead of the implementation of CDR in 2022?
Consumer Data Right presents new legal risks and challenges for insurers. Consumer Data Right (CDR) gives a consumer
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
