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The ‘Gig Economy’ – case updates and the changing landscape

Most of us are, or have been, part of the ‘gig economy’, whether we are an employer that engages contractors,…

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Addressing sexual harassment in the workplace

Introduction The Australian Government has committed to regulatory and legislative reform to strengthen and simplify national legal frameworks for preventing…

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Restrictive practices – proposed legislative changes to the use of restraint – scheduled to commence 1 July 2021

The Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response No. 1) Bill 2021(Bill) was introduced to Parliament on 27…

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Landmark reforms to the Franchising Code have commenced

On 1 June 2021, the Federal Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business, the Hon Stuart Robert MP…

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Landmark reforms announced today for the franchising sector affecting dealers

The Federal Government today released the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes—Franchising) Amendment (Fairness in Franchising) Regulations 2021 (Code Amendments). The…

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(Mis)labelling: manufacturer and dealer liable for misrepresentations 

Background In what may prove to be a significant decision for the automotive industry, on 12 May 2021 the Supreme…

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