Unconscionable conduct protections extended to publicly listed companies
Publicly listed companies are now protected against unconscionable conduct under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and the Australian Securities and…
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New biodiversity conservation laws for WA
The Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (WA) (Act) will come into effect in its full form on 1 January 2019. The…
Tax Insight: Treasury proposes significant changes to how the tax law applies to payments, loans and forgiven debts from a company to its shareholders
On 22 October, the Australian Treasury released a consultation paper seeking feedback about proposed amendments to Division 7A of the…
New laws aimed at increasing price transparency for online shoppers commence on 26 October 2019. Is your business ready?
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Australian Consumer Law Review) Bill 2018 (Bill) gives effect to certain recommendations of the Australian Consumer…
2018 amendments to the Workers Compensation Acts
On Wednesday, 17 October 2018 the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 was passed by the NSW Parliament without amendment….
Cincotta v PCYC: Causation in the context of medical disputes in the NSW Workers Compensation Commission
On 23 October 2018, the Supreme Court of NSW handed down its decision in Cincotta v Police Citizens Youth Club…