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ASIC’s guidance to mortgage brokers on their ‘best interests’ duty – time to act!
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has just released RG 273, which sets out its view on
Google’s purchase of Fitbit raises anti-competitive concerns
On 18 June 2020, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) released its Statement of Issues detailing its
Developer loses appeal against refusal for overdevelopment of land for retirement village
In GTH Resorts No 5 Pty Ltd v Gold Coast City Council [2020] QPEC 2020, the Planning and
Landowners win against council in rating categorisation dispute
In a major win for the owners of two Bunnings warehouses in Ipswich, the Court of Appeal has
What weight should be given to a draft Planning Scheme or Planning Scheme Amendment?
A proposed amendment to a planning scheme may have drastic consequences for the development potential of land, particularly
COVID-19 | Coronavirus and Trade Promotions: The Latest
COVID-19 has interrupted the marketing and promotional activities of many businesses. We look at the changes being implemented
The DIN is coming in! Australia’s introduction of a Director Identification Number (DIN) regime
Scrutiny of corporate governance and the role of directors is set to continue throughout 2020 and into 2021
COVID-19 | The COVID-19 pivot – avoiding the trade mark pitfalls
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed several aspects of life, including how many businesses operate. It is no longer
Don’t play games with Australian consumer rights
The Federal Court has ordered that Sony Interactive Entertainment Network (Sony) pay AUD$3.5 million in penalties as a
COVID-19 | WA Code of Conduct provides guidance on rent relief obligations for WA landlords and tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic
The long awaited Commercial Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Regulations 2020 (WA) have now been released and include a Code
COVID-19 | Electronic deeds valid in Queensland
What are the changes? Under Queensland law, prior to 22 May 2020, a deed was required to be
Liquidation does not automatically remove a corporate trustee – Court directions may be required
In KSK Holdings (Australia) Pty Ltd (in liquidation) [2019] NSWSC 1463 a liquidator sought directions from the Supreme Court of
