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Welcome to the HWL Ebsworth COVID-19 Resources page, where we provide up to date information on the actual and potential impacts of COVID-19 on our Government and Commercial clients.
Now more than ever, it is essential to have the right information at your fingertips in order to navigate the constantly changing environment and the significant risks and challenges COVID-19 presents to business operations from a health, social and economic perspective. Our firm is committed to bringing you these market insights and will continue to keep you well informed on the legal implications for your business.
SA passes Regulations providing measures for commercial leases during COVID-19 pandemic
On 15 May 2020 the South Australian Parliament passed the COVID-19 Emergency Response (Further Measures) Amendment Act 2020 (SA) (Amendment Act) along […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 and consumer law – how businesses can manage their obligations and exercise their rights
Government restrictions imposed in light of COVID-19 have left many businesses dealing with the fall-out from cancelled events, suspended services […]
Read MoreNSW moves to protect essential workers – Emergency Measures legislation passed
On 13 May 2020 the COVID-19 Legislation Amendment (Emergency Measures—Miscellaneous) Bill 2020 (NSW) was passed by both houses NSW Parliament with the […]
Read MoreSuper Alert – 15 May 2020
This week’s Super Alert contains yet more COVID-19 updates, as well as noting some new and proposed legislation including (finally) […]
Read MoreIP and COVID-19: Crown use, compulsory licensing, spare parts and other traps
As the world responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, stories have been circulating of companies offering, and governments seeking, greater access […]
Read MorePractical analysis of the NSW regulations (Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2020)
On 24 April 2020, the Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2020 (NSW) (Regulation) commenced, affecting both retail and commercial leases […]
Read MoreElectronic execution, virtual meetings and the Corporations Act: temporary updates
As part of the Federal Government’s broader package in response to COVID-19, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg published on 5 May 2020 […]
Read MoreCORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK – TEMPORARY EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
The recent decision of the Australian Government to implement social distancing and isolation requirements in response to COVID-19 has resulted […]
Read MoreSuper Alert – 1 May 2020
It’s a short Super Alert this week with further COVID-19 updates from the ATO and an update on ASIC’s enforcement […]
Read MoreGlobal pandemics and snake oil salesmen in a digital world: the Australian regulatory response
Times of pandemic are ripe for fraudsters to prey on people’s vulnerabilities and anxieties. During the 1918-19 Spanish influenza pandemic, […]
Read MoreCOVID-19: The Victorian Government’s decision to postpone the implementation of the Environment Protection Amendment Act 2018 means more time for industry and businesses to adjust
The Victorian Government has passed emergency legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.1 As a part of its reforms, the Government […]
Read MoreSuper Alert – 24 April 2020
This week’s Super Alert looks at the result of the first week of early release requests including APRA’s new reporting […]
Read MoreUpdated ASX measures to assist with capital raisings during COVID-19
On 31 March 2020, ASX announced that it had introduced new measures to facilitate listed entities raising capital, in response […]
Read MoreImportant changes announced to telehealth services and the dispensing of medication under the PBS
On 29 March 2020, the Minister for Health announced that Medicare-subsidised telehealth services would be expanded to apply to all […]
Read MoreNSW COVID-19 Residential Tenancy Relief Measures and Implications for Landlords
The Residential Tenancies Amendment COVID-19 Regulation 2020 introduces a 6 month moratorium period which commenced on 15 April 2020 (‘moratorium […]
Read MoreNSW COVID-19 Boarding Houses Relief Measures and Implications for Operators
The Residential Tenancies Amendment COVID-19 Regulation 2020 introduces a 6 month moratorium period which commenced on 15 April 2020 (‘moratorium period’) […]
Read MoreChanges to Queensland’s Planning legislation in response to the COVID-19 emergency
Urgent amendments have been made to Queensland’s Planning legislation in response to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency, effective 1 April 2020. […]
Read MoreEmergency Planning and Local Government amendments to keep up with COVID-19
In response to the unprecedented public health crisis that is COVID-19, the State Government has not hesitated to bring forth […]
Read MoreJobKeeper rules and eligibility requirements
Please contact a member of HWL Ebsworth’s National Taxation Group with any questions regarding your or your clients’ eligibility for […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 Queensland Land Tax Relief Measures
The Queensland Government has announced significant land tax relief measure to assist land tax payers in getting through this unprecedented […]
Read MoreNew Local Government Act for Victoria has now commenced
The new Local Government Act 2020 (Vic) (the new Act) marks the first comprehensive overhaul of local government in Victoria for over […]
Read MoreCOVID-19: Contracts in the Live Performance Industry Force Majeure and Frustration of Contract
Force Majeure What is the law relating to force majeure? There is no general law of ‘force majeure’. For ‘force […]
Read MoreAustralian Banking Association and banks co-operate to offer business loan relief packages including Landlord’s affected by COVID-19
On Monday 30 March 2020, the ACCC approved the Australian Banking Association and banks to co-operate to provide COVID-19 business loan relief packages. […]
Read MoreFranchising news – What affect does COVID-19 have on your franchising business?
These are unprecedented times. The impact of both the Coronavirus itself and the Government’s action to combat this health and […]
Read MoreTax Insight – Employee Share Schemes in the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented economic crisis. As many companies find themselves unable to continue to pay full wages […]
Read MoreMemo re COVID-19 Bill Changes to EPAA and LGA
The COVID-19 pandemic has signalled a time of unprecedented uncertainty which, as we have seen over the last few weeks, […]
Read MoreASIC and ASX measures to assist with capital raisings during COVID-19
ASX and ASIC yesterday announced welcomed new measures to facilitate listed entities raising capital, in response to COVID-19. The key […]
Read MoreExpenditure and Rent Relief announced for WA Tenement Holders impacted by COVID-19
The WA Minister for Mines and Petroleum has announced relief measures for the holders of mining tenements that may be […]
Read MoreCOVID-19: *UPDATE* NSW GOVERNMENT TENANCY AMENDMENTS
COVID-19 Legislation Amendment (Emergency Measures) Act 2020 (NSW) (Act) received assent on 25 March 2020, giving the NSW Government the […]
Read MoreApocalypse 2020 – Key themes for liability insurers
The covid-19 pandemic will no doubt have a lasting effect on liability insurers and we expect will effectively encourage the […]
Read MoreCoronavirus and commercial contracts – No force majeure clause? Can the doctrine of “Frustration” assist?
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread, more and more parties are finding themselves in a position where they […]
Read MoreStand down provisions and the COVID-19 outbreak: What rights do employers affected by COVID-19 have to stand down employees?
The outbreak of COVID-19 presents a unique and unprecedented challenge to Australian employers. While some employers are facing significant financial […]
Read MoreCOVID-19: NSW Government Tenancy amendments
Last night, the Legislative Council of the NSW State Government agreed to pass amendments to both the Residential Tenancies Act […]
Read MoreOn a Proper Construction – Issue 4 (What residential builders must do now to minimise risk exposure from delays arising from COVID-19)
Sailors well know that “time and tide wait for no-one”. The same is true of time limits in construction contracts. Unless you’ve […]
Read MoreGovernment COVID-19 Stimulus Plan: Tax-related Measures
Social-distancing and self-isolation measures to tackle the spread of COVID-19 have seen Federal, State and Territory Governments pass unprecedented legislation […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 and continuous disclosure for listed entities
The COVID-19 outbreak is unlike any previous crisis, and listed entities face a constantly evolving situation. In this update, we […]
Read MoreEmpty supermarket shelves but unlikely compensation claims
We haven’t seen the World Health Organisation (WHO) classify a pandemic since 2009 where we saw H1N1 influenza, better known […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 and AGMs
Annual General Meetings Earlier today, ASIC released guidelines for upcoming AGM requirements as companies are impacted by social distancing requirements […]
Read MoreOn a proper construction – Issue 3 (Coronavirus outbreak – The impact on Modular Construction)
Modular Construction and the novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 The recent outbreak of the novel Coronavirus, COVID-19, (recently declared a pandemic by […]
Read MoreHWLE’s response to COVID-19
HWL Ebsworth is closely monitoring the advice provided by the Commonwealth Government in relation to the best approach to COVID-19, […]
Read More2020: Fire, floods and Coronavirus – Not all is lost
An Insurance Risk perspective Although the first quarter of 2020 is yet to conclude, already Australia has been beset by […]
Read MoreDoes your force majeure clause apply in the case of coronavirus?
The outbreak of coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) first reported in Wuhan, China on 31 December 2019 has progressively spread, […]
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