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Important tobacco licensing changes impacting Victorian tenants: Key details
New regulations have come into effect in Victoria that will impact retail tenants that sell tobacco. As of 1 July...
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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...
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Denmark 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...
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Games 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,...
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Unlawful 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...
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The 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...
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Performance 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...
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First 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...
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Developing 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,...
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Corruption 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...
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National Integrity Spotlight – July 2025
In this quarterly edition of the National Integrity Spotlight, we consider significant recent updates from the NACC and the Australian...
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Creditors 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...
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