Corruption and Integrity Update – July 2025
In this edition of the Queensland Corruption and Integrity Update we consider various updates related to the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC), developments from the Councillor Conduct Tribunal (CCT), relevant updates arising from the 2025-26 Queensland Budget, and an update from the Electoral Commission Queensland (ECQ) about the 2024 State general election. We also consider […]
ReadmoreDenmark to let you control the use of your voice and likeness. What about Australia?
If your social media is dipping into uncanny valley territory, you’ve likely found a deepfake. Elegantly described by the eSafety Commissioner, deepfakes are videos, images, or audio showing a real person “doing or saying something that they did not actually do or say”. However, unlike the fakes of yesteryear, new AI technologies are not only […]
ReadmoreGames of Chance: July 2025 Permit Fee Changes
The Trade Promotions regulators increased their fees on 1 July – see our handy one pager outlining the new fees, for where permits are needed across Australia. Click the image below to read the full update. If you found this insight article useful and you would like to subscribe to Gadens’ updates, click here. Authored by: […]
ReadmoreUnlawful dismissal for expressing political opinions on social media
What happened in this case? Ms Lattouf was engaged on a casual basis to host the ABC Radio Sydney Mornings show for five days. During that engagement, Ms Lattouf reposted a Human Rights Watch video, titled “The Israeli Government is using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza”, on her social media. The ABC […]
ReadmoreThe Fair Work Ombudsman releases Payroll Remediation Program Guide
On 1 May 2025, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) released the Payroll Remediation Program Guide (Guide). The Guide is designed to assist employers, and their representatives, to identify and correct underpayments of employee entitlements under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act). Purpose of the Guide The Guide has been developed in response to: […]
ReadmorePerformance and conduct dismissals – recent cases and lessons for employers
The Fair Work Commission received a record 40,190 lodgements last financial year, with unfair dismissal applications accounting for 37% of the total. These claims can be costly and time-consuming for employers. While data shows that most cases settle at conciliation stage, where they progress to full determination at a hearing and an employee is successful, […]
ReadmoreFirst case involving adverse action and the right to disconnect
Michelle Martin, a former teacher at Cairns Steiner School (School), has made a general protections application in the Federal Court of Australia, alleging that her dismissal was the result of her exercising (or intending to exercise) multiple workplace rights – including the newly introduced right to disconnect. This is the first case in the public […]
ReadmoreDeveloping or procuring AI? Here’s what you need to know
AI tools are bringing paradigm-shifting opportunities that will transform the way we work and interact. In a recent McKinsey survey, 78% of respondents indicated that their organisation uses at least some AI tools – an increase from only 50% prior to the generative AI boom of late 2022, spurred on by the public release of […]
ReadmoreCorruption and Integrity Update – June 2025
In this edition of the Queensland Corruption and Integrity Update we consider various updates related to the CCC, the Supreme Court’s decision in Sica v CCC, and various updates from the Office of the Information Commissioner. We also consider recent updates from the Office of the Independent Assessor and the public hearing for the Office […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – July 2025
In this quarterly edition of the National Integrity Spotlight, we consider significant recent updates from the NACC and the Australian Federal Police, as well as developments from various State integrity bodies. National Anti-Corruption Commission NACC referral update The NACC continues to provide regular updates on its operations. As at 11 June 2025, the NACC: is […]
ReadmoreCreditors beware: liquidator’s discretion not to call a creditor’s meeting upheld in NSWSC judgment
On 13 June 2025, the Honourable Black J delivered judgment in the Supreme Court of NSW in In the matter of Balamara Resources Limited (in liquidation) [2025] NSWSC 618. His Honour confirmed that the liquidators of Balamara Resources Limited (Balamara) were justified in declining to convene a meeting of the creditors of Balamara at the […]
ReadmoreSunset in the Sunshine State – A salutary lesson for developers
A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Queensland highlights the importance of developers exercising caution when relying on sunset date clauses in off the plan apartment contracts. In JYP Jiang Pty Ltd v CAV Gasworks Pty Ltd [2025] QSC 134, the court found that the developer had wrongfully terminated a contract using a sunset […]
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