Super Alert – 7 December 2018
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Modern Slavery Act passed
The Federal Modern Slavery Act 2018 has been passed and will likely be in force in early 2019. The legislation…
Queensland Government introduces 'lemon law' bill to extend QCAT powers & motor vehicle warranties
On 15 November 2018 the Queensland Government introduced a bill for an act which will have a significant impact on…
Queensland's security of payment reforms to take effect on 17 December 2018
On 8 November 2018, the Queensland Government announced that the security of payment provisions of the Building Industry Fairness (Security…
Delahunt v Swim Loops [2018] VSC 269 – exercise caution when terminating franchise agreements
This decision of the Victorian Supreme Court illustrates that the “devil is in the detail” when issuing Notices under franchise…
New VCAT decision on deferred management fees for moveable dwellings
In the recent VCAT decision of Bik v Peninsula Parklands Pty Ltd (Residential Tenancies) [2018] VCAT 1606 (Bik Case), the…