Criminal law: May 2023

Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.

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Elder law & succession: May 2023

Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.

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Updates to the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017

From 1 April 2023, changes to definition of minor injury, statutory benefits scheme and damages claims came into effect under the Motor Accident Injuries Amendment…

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‘Last drinks’ called on challenged sale of Quarryman’s Hotel

Recent High Court decision considers what constitutes carrying ‘on the business in the usual and ordinary course’ and principles of contract interpretation.

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The Privacy Act Review: Key proposals in Final Report

The Privacy Act Review Report was recently released as part of an ongoing review of Australia’s privacy legislation and the proposed changes are noteworthy.

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The extended statutory duty of care for construction work in NSW

The NSWCA has recently confirmed the retrospective and extended statutory duty of care applies to all classes of building and not just residential buildings.

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Positive duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment

Recent amendments to legislation have introduced a positive duty on employers and businesses to prevent workplace sexual harassment, sex discrimination and victimisation.

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The role of Australian Qualified Bilingual Lawyers

Australian Qualified Bilingual Lawyers play an integral role in bridging the gap and improving access to justice in a legal system that is largely monolingual.

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Advising in confiscation and proceeds of crime matters – some early considerations

Recent amendments to unexplained wealth legislation in NSW provides for automatic forfeiture following conviction for a serious offence and other wide-ranging unexplained wealth orders.

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Foreign surcharges update: Exemptions for New Zealand, Finland, Germany and South Africa

Effective immediately, citizens of New Zealand and certain countries are no longer liable for surcharge purchaser duty and surcharge land tax in NSW.

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