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After much speculation, the Federal Government has released its new competition and consumer law bill to increase penalties and make unfair contract terms unlawful

On 28 September, the Federal Government introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Bill 2022 (Bill). The Bill…

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Drawing the line in apprehended bias cases: Chen v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2022] FCAFC 41

Key points Decision-makers should be mindful of the distinction between testing an applicant’s evidence and bringing a closed mind to…

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Breaking news: Australian Class Actions

Development The Albanese Government has just released draft regulations which unwind the previous government’s Corporations Amendment (Litigation Funding) Regulations 2020…

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Look out! Massive penalty increases may be on the way for competition and consumer law contraventions.

Businesses (and individuals) beware. Penalties for breaches of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (CCA), including the Australian Consumer…

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There is a 2022 edition of the Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Land in New South Wales.

The Law Society of New South Wales and the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales have just launched a…

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The dividing line between independent contractor and employment relationships

There is a deep-rooted distinction in common law between an employee and independent contractor. A relationship between a principal and an…

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