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We strive to optimise value for our clients, and apply our legal insights and commercial advice to best support our clients’ needs. Our expert practitioners provide updates and insights into the areas of law in which we work on an ongoing basis. We think differently to most other law firms, and are recognised as a ‘go-to’ firm for legal insights and expertise. We regularly publish updates and articles on a range of legal topics and industry sectors.
Australian Regulators Weekly Wrap — Monday, 20 September 2021
Keeping on top of the latest financial services regulatory and compliance trends? Investing time in your professional development within a...
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Reducing IDR timeframes and improving internal reporting for the financial services sector
ASIC's new Regulatory Guide 271 comes into effect on 5 October, covering new expanded IDR requirements that seek to address...
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Fair Work Commission gains powers to stop sexual harassment in the workplace
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has been given power to make stop orders in relation to sexual harassment in the...
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Owners Corporation Update: Obtaining an order for unanimous consent just got harder
The Owners Corporations and Other Acts Amendment Act 2021 (the Amending Act) which is due to commence on 1 December...
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Australian Regulators Weekly Wrap — Monday, 13 September 2021
Keeping on top of the latest financial services regulatory and compliance trends? Investing time in your professional development within a...
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Are you prepared? October breach reporting changes loom
In anticipation of the upcoming breach reporting obligations commencing on 1 October 2021, ASIC has released Regulatory Guide 78 (New...
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Electronic signatures are back for the time being
The Federal Government has now passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measures No. 1) Act 2021 (Amending Act) which amends...
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COVID-19 | Navigating the vaccination minefield – what employers need to know
Following our recent webinar, 'Navigating the vaccination minefield – what employers need to know', in this easy-to-download PDF we have...
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Direct ‘.au’ domain names are coming. Threat or opportunity?
After being on the cards for several years, the administrator of the .au country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD), au...
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New ICT Purchasing Framework for NSW Government agencies
The NSW Procurement Board recently updated the ICT Purchasing Framework documentation for the procurement of ICT goods and services. Procurement...
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Australian Regulators Weekly Wrap — Monday, 30 August 2021
Keeping on top of the latest financial services regulatory and compliance trends? Investing time in your professional development within a...
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Unfair contract terms – big changes mean big risk for businesses
Many businesses will be familiar with the existing 'unfair contract terms' regime in the Australian Consumer Law (the ACL). Draft...
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