Restrictive practices – proposed legislative changes to the use of restraint – scheduled to commence 1 July 2021
The Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response No. 1) Bill 2021(Bill) was introduced to Parliament on 27…
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Landmark reforms to the Franchising Code have commenced
On 1 June 2021, the Federal Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business, the Hon Stuart Robert MP…
Landmark reforms announced today for the franchising sector affecting dealers
The Federal Government today released the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes—Franchising) Amendment (Fairness in Franchising) Regulations 2021 (Code Amendments). The…
(Mis)labelling: manufacturer and dealer liable for misrepresentations
Background In what may prove to be a significant decision for the automotive industry, on 12 May 2021 the Supreme…
Back in the Game – Australian Government announces 30% Digital Games Tax Offset
The outlook for the Australian games industry has become brighter with the introduction of the Digital Games Tax Offset (DGTO)…
Dentists and Custom‑made medical devices
On 25 February 2021 the Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices) Regulations 2002 (Cth) (Regulations) were amended to introduce a new regime…