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The High Court provides more certainty around casual employees
The High Court has provided further certainty in determining whether an employee is a casual employee in handing
South Australia shakes up ‘game of chance’ trade promotion regulations
The South Australian Government has now completed an extensive review of its Lottery and Gaming Regulations 2008 (SA).
Australian Regulators Weekly Wrap — Monday, 9 August 2021
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COVID-19 | Land tax relief for landlords in NSW
The NSW Government has introduced further land tax relief measures for the 2021 Land Tax Year to landlords
The High Court finds privilege against self-incrimination is thinner than most imagined – DCT v Shi [2021] HCA 22 (4 August 2021)
DCT v Shi [2021] HCA 22 (4 August 2021) http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/HCA//2021/22.html Majority: Kiefel CJ, Gageler, Gordon & Gleeson JJ
Casual employees – review of the new rights and obligations under the NES
The amendments to the National Employment Standard regarding casual employees are about bringing certainty to casual employment arrangements.
Gadens Connect | 2021 Edition Three
For the third edition for 2021 of Gadens Connect, our team provides an overview of key performance indicators
Full Court gives Epic Games the green light to continue CCA claim against Apple in Australia
In Epic Games, Inc v Apple Inc,[1] the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia considered whether
Importance of properly formulating offers made in proceedings involving counterclaims
In Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal Pty Limited v Civil Mining & Construction Pty Ltd[1], the Queensland Court
“Let there be a vote” – Victorian Supreme Court grants adjournment under recent Small Business Restructuring Reforms
In Re Dessco Pty Ltd,[1] the Victorian Supreme Court adjourned a winding up application for 50 days to
Can parties to a mortgage contract out of a statutory limitation period? Yes, according to the High Court
Dismissing an appeal from the Supreme Court of Queensland, the High Court of Australia in Price v Spoor[1]
Financial Accountability Regime – Key Facts
On Friday, 16 July 2021, Treasury released the exposure draft legislation for the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR). Building
