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WA Court of Appeal Overturns First Instance Decision in Hamersley v Forge
To set-off or not to set-off? That was the question recently answered in the affirmative by the West
What you need to know about the new portable long service leave for cleaning, security and community services workers in Victoria
On 4 September 2018, the Victorian Government passed the Long Service Benefits Portability Bill 2018. The Long Service
The new Consumer Data Right will start with “open banking” from July 2019
A new Consumer Data Right will take effect from July 2019, first in the banking sector then in
Tacking
At some point every secured lender will encounter a second lender attempting to provide additional secured financial accommodation
Is a new postal rule coming?
On 12 September 2018, the Commonwealth Senate passed the Civil Law and Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 (Cth).
Relation back day changes
Section 588FE and 588FF of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act) operate to make certain transactions by a
Ipso facto reforms – what exceptions apply?
From 1 July 2018, new provisions introduced into the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (CA 2001) by the Treasury
Off duty and off the hook: Directors’ fiduciary duties after resignation
The recent Victorian Supreme Court decision of Advanced Fuels Technology Pty Ltd v Blythe & Ors provides useful
FAQ on new casual conversion clauses operative from today – 1 October 2018
Casual conversion rights and obligations for award-covered employees will be streamlined across all industries from today – 1
What is missing in the Draft Single Charter of Aged Care Rights?
The draft ‘Charter of Aged Care Rights Consultation Paper’ outlines the basis for the development of a single
Landowners win appeal against rating categorisation
Local governments in Queensland have a broad discretion to impose rates on land which are a major source
