A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia in Lobux Pty Ltd v Willshaun Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 204 provides a reminder to rethink the inclusion of 'general charging clauses' in businesses' standard trading terms. A general...

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal ("VCAT") recently upheld a decision by Ararat Rural City Council ("Council") to declare the Applicant's dog, "Poppy," a dangerous dog pursuant to s34(1)(a) of the Domestic Animals Ac...

Given the recent May 2022 Australian federal election and the looming November 2022 Victorian state election, the provisions around local government Councillors being candidates for state and federal elections have been topical. ...

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, conflicting court decisions around the country had fostered uncertainty as to whether a company could safely execute documents electronically. Amidst the great upheaval created by the spread of the ...

On 22 February 2022, the Victorian Parliament passed the Sex Work Decriminalisation Bill 2021 and Royal Assent is expected imminently. The new law recognises that sex work is lawful work, and therefore should be regulated under...

Sex Work Decriminalisation Bill 2021: Why the legislative reform? The Victorian Government considers that the sex work regulatory framework in Victoria perpetuated harm, stigmatisation and discrimination of sex workers attempting...