Fair Work Act will soon provide a ‘right to disconnect’
The right to disconnect has received media attention as the trend of work extending into personal life is seen as an increasingly important issue.
By Paul Moorhouse - 2 min read
Criminal law: May 2023
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 1 min read
Elder law & succession: May 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
By Darryl Browne - 4 min read
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…
By David Weng and Rita Yousef - 1 min read
‘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.
By Daniel Murray - 2 min read
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.
By Anna Johnston and Alex Kotova - 2 min read
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.
By Laina Chan - 2 min read
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.
By Prabha Nandagopal - 2 min read
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.
By Yin Chen and Anthony Song - 10 min read
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.
By Justin Wong and Andrew O'Brien - 2 min read
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.
By Gina Tasoulis and Lucy Williams - 1 min read