A recipe for controversy: RecipeTin Eats and Bake with Brooki
Key takeaways Although you cannot copyright a caramel slice itself, copyright can subsist in the written recipe as a literary work. However, enforcement is likely to be difficult. Chefs and bakers often draw inspiration from each other’s recipes. However, it is generally expected to seek consent and provide credit or attribution, both respecting moral rights and […]
ReadmoreFederal election 2025 result: Employment and industrial relations reforms
Following the re-election of the Albanese Labor Government, employers can expect further industrial relations reform underpinned by principles to provide increased employee and union protections. Many businesses are likely to be impacted by changes including the continued regulation of labour hire, changes to superannuation and post-employment restraints with the reforms set to benefit a broad […]
ReadmoreCrypto judgment overturned: Block Earner succeeds in cross-appeal against ASIC
The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia handed down its much-awaited decision on 22 April 2025, overturning the judgment of Justice Jackman in the Block Earner case.[1] The decision should give digital asset providers and market participants further clarity around the application of the complex financial services regime to the digital asset sector. While the […]
ReadmoreConsumer Express | May 2025 Edition
In the May 2025 edition of Consumer Express, we focus on the key developments impacting our consumer clients, including the positive duty to prevent unlawful sexual discrimination, updates on wage theft laws, and the complexities surrounding retail lease rent reviews. We also take a closer look at the ACCC’s 2025-2026 enforcement priorities and the potential […]
ReadmoreCorruption and Integrity Update April 2025
In this edition of the Queensland Corruption and Integrity Update we consider various updates related to the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) and its governing legislation, as well as updates from the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC). Crime and Corruption Commission updates CCC’s Quarterly Report Number 9 On 7 April 2025, the CCC released […]
ReadmoreOwners Corporation update: Recent VCAT decision highlights the need for further legislative change
Owners Corporation PS738539K v Ka-Po was heard by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT or the Tribunal) where the applicant, Owners Corporation PS738539K (the OC), sought orders pursuant to section 34D of the Subdivision Act 1988 (Vic) (the Act) to alter title boundaries in Plan of Subdivision PS738539K (Ka-Po case). The outcome of the […]
ReadmoreHeading to the polls: Workplace relations policies in the 2025 Federal Election
Australians will be heading to the polls on Saturday, 3 May 2025. As campaigning gains momentum, we are seeing more details from the major parties on workplace and industrial relations reforms should they take power. At this stage, neither Labor nor the Coalition have proposed significant industrial relations reform agendas, which is not entirely surprising […]
ReadmoreLearnings from recent ‘same job, same pay’ cases decided by the Fair Work Commission
In this article, we discuss two recent cases where the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has made or considered making ‘regulated labour hire arrangement orders’ (RLHA Orders), and the key takeaways for employers. Overview of ‘same job, same pay’ orders The ‘same job, same pay’ provisions were introduced in late 2023 under the Fair Work Legislation […]
ReadmoreDeductions on termination of employment – Are they lawful?
In the recent decision of Bateup v Mornington Shire Council [2025] QIRC 61, the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (Commission) ordered an employer to pay its employee the full amount of unpaid wages and annual leave entitlements that the employer had unlawfully deducted from the employee’s final pay. What happened in this case? Mr Bateup commenced […]
ReadmoreACCC v Hutchinson: understanding an “understanding”
Gadens acted for Hutchinson Builders (Hutchinson) in a recent High Court case,[1] in which the ACCC unsuccessfully sought to overturn a finding made by the Full Court[2] that an “understanding” for the purposes of s 45E(3) of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (CCA) requires communication of assent that precedes and is distinct from […]
ReadmoreKey Takeaways: VPELA Planning Minster’s Address
Earlier this week, the Gadens Planning & Environment Team attended VPELA’s annual Planning Minister’s Address in Melbourne. Before a packed house of planning industry professionals, the Hon. Sonya Kilkenny MP provided an overview of the suite of planning reforms the Department is currently working through in order to deliver more housing to Victorian, as well a […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – April 2025
In the first quarterly edition of the National Integrity Spotlight for 2025, we consider the latest update to the Corruptions Perception Index, legislative updates on whistleblowing and electoral reform,, and the findings of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the NACC. We also consider updates from the NACC and state-based integrity organisations, as well as a […]
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