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A New Positive Duty The Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Cth) (“Respect at Work Act“) introduced late last year amended the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) (“Sex Discrimination Act“) to...
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A recent case against the University of New South Wales (UNSW) by the Fair Work Ombudsman highlights the critical importance of maintaining accurate employee records. UNSW faces allegations of serious contraventions due to inadequate record-keeping...
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Dymocks, a prominent Australian book retailer, recently revealed a data breach affecting potentially 836,000 accounts. The company notified customers, acknowledging their awareness of the cybersecurity incident since September 6. While Dymocks did not specify the...
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Reviewing the performance of your business is not just an annual chore around the end of financial year. Rather, it is crucial that Australian businesses regularly examine their finances and adjust their strategies and goals...
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The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (“FWA“) is one of the primary pieces of legislation in Australia that governs various aspects of employment, including the rights and protections of employees. A prominent aspect of this...
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In a recent trademark dispute in India, luxury brand Louboutin secured an injunction against a footwear company imitating its distinctive, red-soled shoes. To warrant an injunction, the court clarified that products must be a “colourable...
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If you are a tenant or an owner of commercial or retail premises, you will be familiar with the idea of leasing incentives provided to secure tenant commitments. Leasing incentives are a relatively modern device...
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A new phase of foreign investment regulation in Australia began on 1 July, when the new Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets (Register) commenced. The Register requires “foreign persons” to notify transactions or events...
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In the recent decision of Suzie Cheikho v Insurance Australia Group Services Limited [2023] FWC 1792, handed down on 21 July 2023, the Fair Work Commission (“FWC“) upheld the dismissal of an employee for serious...
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A recent decision of the Federal Court (Optic Security Australia 2 Pty Limited v YC Investments (NT) Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 49) regarding a dispute between a buyer and a seller in a mid-market M&A...
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With only 3 months until the Unfair Contract Terms reforms take effect, time is running out for the financial services sector to review standard form contracts for terms that might be deemed unfair. The reforms were...
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A recent decision of the Federal Court (Optic Security Australia 2 Pty Limited v YC Investments (NT) Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 49) regarding a dispute between a buyer and a seller in a mid-market M&A...