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…
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COVID-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…
New Planning and Development Bill signals significant shake up for WA’s planning system
In a significant day for anyone who works with or relies on WA’s planning laws, major legislative reform was announced…
Guidance from ASIC: Approach to lending during the COVID-19 pandemic
Introduction In response to a request from the Australian Banking Association (ABA), the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has…
NSW 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…
Super 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)…