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New Respect@Work legislation introduced
On 27 September 2022, the Albanese Government introduced the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022...
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Australian Regulators Weekly Wrap — Monday, 3 October 2022
Keeping on top of the latest financial services regulatory and compliance trends? Investing time in your professional development within a...
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Update on Retail Leases Amendment Regulations 2022 – Important reminder of a Landlord’s disclosure obligations
On 27 September 2022 the Retail Leases Amendment Regulations 2022 (Vic) (Amendment) was passed by the Victorian Parliament and comes...
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To post, or not to post? Out-of-hours social media activity for public service employees and employers
Introduction Social media is a fundamental tool used in individuals’ personal and professional lives. Considering the level of social interaction...
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Unions seeking to expand into the real estate industry
There has been a recent push in NSW by the United Services Union (USU) and the Shop, Distributive and Allied...
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Australian Regulators Weekly Wrap — Monday, 26 September 2022
Keeping on top of the latest financial services regulatory and compliance trends? Investing time in your professional development within a...
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Buy Now Pay Later: Industry awaiting Issues Paper with bated breath
For better or worse, the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) industry has continued to make headlines since our last report....
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Financial Accountability Regime – Comparing the 2021 and 2022 Bills
The Federal Government introduced the Financial Accountability Regime Bill 2022 (Cth) (FAR 2022) on 8 September 2022. The Bill reintroduces...
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The 2022 NCC – Mandating energy efficient homes
The National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 will be available from 1 October 2022, with a raft of new performance requirements...
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Australian Regulators Weekly Wrap — Monday, 19 September 2022
Keeping on top of the latest financial services regulatory and compliance trends? Investing time in your professional development within a...
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The status of ‘gig economy’ workers: An update on the Deliveroo case and further changes on the horizon
In a major decision for the gig economy, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has quashed a decision...
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Jobs and Skills Summit 2022 – What employers need to know
As promised in its election campaign, the Albanese Government held its Jobs and Skills Summit at Parliament House in Canberra...
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