CASSPrs in from the cold: A regulatory framework for crypto asset secondary service providers in Australia?

The Treasury has sought feedback on proposals to regulate crypto asset secondary service providers ('CASSPrs') in a consultation paper ('Consultation Paper) released on 21 March 2022.  The proposals follow recommendations as to r...

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FWC upholds right of employer to dismiss vaccination refuser

In another unsuccessful claim by a vaccination refuser, the Fair Work Commission has found that an employee's employment was validly terminated on the ground that she was unable to meet the inherent requirements of her job – Isa...

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Silver Linings of the Pandemic – Federal Parliament Passes Permanent Changes to Allow Electronic Signing of Documents and Virtual Meetings

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 ...

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Meta (aka Facebook) loses home ground advantage: Full Court says it can’t have its cake and eat it too

Local companies standing up to big tech Whether it be the Australian cricketers on the dustbowls in India or AFL teams travelling down the highway to Fortress Geelong, a team will always struggle away from home. The travel is dra...

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Digital Currency is hard to control but not beyond the Court’s reach

Bitcoin: Not just relevant to Russian oligarchs The world has acted swiftly to cut off Russia's access to traditional banking methods. However, oligarchs and their cryptocurrency seem to be a very different story. Because it is ...

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Update on Victorian Sex Work Reforms

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...

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