Yesterday, the Australian Government released the text of the Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement or "KAFTA" to the Australian public. As detailed in our previous HH CTT Update on 6 December 2013, the agreement was concluded b...

A recent decision by the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (Full Bench) reinforces that an employer should obtain a deed of release from an employee when any ex gratia payments (payments made in goodwill and without legal obl...

In May 2012, following "Operation Polaris", the (then) Federal Government announced a number of measures to be adopted to strengthen the supply chain and reduce the risk of criminal involvement in that supply chain. The measure...

It has long been accepted that a positive and accountable workplace culture will translate into greater productivity, happier and more motivated staff and overall improved business performance. Culture should be treated like any o...

Recently passed Victorian Government legislation provides clarity on the basis in which annual fees are to be set by Owners Corporations and establishes the procedure for Owners Corporations to follow for levying special fees, upg...

With new privacy laws commencing on 12 March 2014, businesses need to review their privacy practices to ensure they comply with their new obligations. In addition to the introduction of the Australian Privacy Principles ("APPs"...