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What did the Federal Court say when it recently considered joint legal professional privilege?
In Kayler-Thomson v Colonial First State Investments Limited (No 2),[1] the Federal Court considered the issue of joint
COVID-19 | Regulations reinstate rent relief regime for impacted lessees in NSW
In response to the impact of lockdowns on businesses in New South Wales, the New South Wales government
New priority planning pathways for social and affordable housing development
There is currently a significant affordable housing shortfall in Victoria. Victoria’s Big Housing Build program presents new opportunities
Easing of continuous disclosure obligations made permanent by the Federal Government
On Tuesday 10 August 2021, the Australian Parliament enacted changes to company continuous disclosure laws under Schedule 2
COVID-19 | Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace – is it lawful?
While there have been many issues which employers have had to face during the COVID-19 pandemic, of late
The High Court provides more certainty around casual employees
The High Court has provided further certainty in determining whether an employee is a casual employee in handing
South Australia shakes up ‘game of chance’ trade promotion regulations
The South Australian Government has now completed an extensive review of its Lottery and Gaming Regulations 2008 (SA).
COVID-19 | Land tax relief for landlords in NSW
The NSW Government has introduced further land tax relief measures for the 2021 Land Tax Year to landlords
The High Court finds privilege against self-incrimination is thinner than most imagined – DCT v Shi [2021] HCA 22 (4 August 2021)
DCT v Shi [2021] HCA 22 (4 August 2021) http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/HCA//2021/22.html Majority: Kiefel CJ, Gageler, Gordon & Gleeson JJ
Casual employees – review of the new rights and obligations under the NES
The amendments to the National Employment Standard regarding casual employees are about bringing certainty to casual employment arrangements.
Gadens Connect | 2021 Edition Three
For the third edition for 2021 of Gadens Connect, our team provides an overview of key performance indicators
Full Court gives Epic Games the green light to continue CCA claim against Apple in Australia
In Epic Games, Inc v Apple Inc,[1] the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia considered whether
