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72 results for business continuity.
  1. 1. Fires and floods: NSW local government procurement powers in times of crisis  The increase in the tendering exemption threshold for contracts for bushfire recovery and operations gives NSW local governments additional powers to assist with the recovery and remediation works of the recent bushfires.  Article, 5 Mar 2020
  2. 2. Extreme weather events, smoke haze and poor air quality: business must take steps to ensure worker health and safety  Businesses should create a plan to monitor the level of WHS risks caused by bushfires or extreme weather events, and respond to them swiftly.  Article, 6 Feb 2020
  3. 3. Bushfires Royal Commission hands down final report – where to next?   How have Governments and Industry responded to the Bushfires Royal Commission's final report and what are the likely next steps towards implementation of the report's recommendations?  Article, 26 Nov 2020
  4. 4. WA keeps business moving: COVID-19 Response and Economic Recovery Omnibus Bill 2020  These changes allow Government to ensure business continuity under pandemic conditions, and bring a significant number of Acts into the 21st century by allowing government departments and agencies to use digital technology to keep the machinery of government moving.  Article, 17 Sep 2020
  5. 5. Court weighs in on COVID-19 leasing legislation: Landlords may need to prepare for the long haul   A recent decision of the NSW Supreme Court contains the first glimpse of how the Courts may interpret the wording of the Mandatory Code and its interaction with the State and Territory based legislation.  Article, 8 Sep 2020
  6. 6. ACT extends COVID-19 relief for residential tenancies  The purpose of the amendments is to ensure that COVID-19 impacted tenants continue to receive relief beyond the Moratorium Period.  Article, 7 Sep 2020
  7. 7. Victorian COVID-19 Emergency Measures Act amendments for commercial and retail leases and licences  The proposed new provisions would extend temporary COVID-19 measures but are enabling only, so their impact will ultimately depend on any amendments made to the Regulations.  Article, 7 Sep 2020
  8. 8. Additional areas of due diligence focus in the COVID-19 era  The disruption and instability brought by the COVID-19 pandemic have created the need for all businesses to rapidly adapt in their practices, with the conducting of due diligence being no exception  Article, 3 Sep 2020
  9. 9. ASIC's expectations of lenders when COVID-19 loan repayment deferrals end  Banks and other retail lenders will need to ensure they have adequate and appropriate resources, and processes and policies, to be able to meet ASIC's expectations when dealing with customers as their loan repayment deferrals come to an end.  Article, 3 Sep 2020
  10. 10. NSW Bushfire Inquiry: Identifying opportunities to improve bushfire resilience and firefighting capability   The 76 recommendations of the NSW Bushfire Inquiry into the catastrophic 2019-20 bushfires will be adopted, including proposed changes to prioritise the renewal and upgrading of the State's firefighting capabilities and also to enhance interstate resource sharing.  Article, 3 Sep 2020
  11. 11. It's time to give your whistleblowing program a COVID-19 refresh  The COVID-19 pandemic has given whistleblowers greater scope to make complaints, while at the same time creating practical impediments to the effectiveness of whistleblower programs, so you should review your policies and processes – or risk a mismanaged whistleblower issue snowballing into reputational and financial damage.  Article, 17 Aug 2020
  12. 12. Virtual shareholder meetings during COVID-19: are they here to stay?  We take a look at trends in shareholder meetings as a result of ASIC's determination permitting virtual meetings in response to COVID-19.  Article, 17 Aug 2020
  13. 13. Data breaches during COVID-19: Insights and best practice tips from the OAIC  The Privacy Commissioner's report is a timely reminder for organisations and agencies to review the privacy impact of any business practices changed in response to COVID-19, and assess and address any associated privacy risks.  Article, 6 Aug 2020
  14. 14. Webinar: COVID-19 and the not-for-profit sector  Join David Hillard, Hilary Searing and Oshie Fagir as they explore some of the challenges, opportunities and potential exposure for those involved in the leadership of not-for-profit organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Video, 5 Aug 2020
  15. 15. Victoria to mandate face coverings - what does this mean for PCBUs across Australia?  The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services has announced that people living in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will be required to wear a face covering when leaving their houses, effective from 11:59pm on Wednesday 22 July 2020, with an inspection and enforcement blitz by WorkSafe, Emergency Management Victoria and Victoria Police to follow. Other States may be looking at doing something similar.  Article, 21 Jul 2020
  16. 16. Webinar: Do your existing insurances cover business interruption losses arising from COVID-19?  Join Lucy, Fred and Chris as they discuss whether your existing insurances cover business interruption losses arising from Covid-19.  Video, 14 Jul 2020
  17. 17. COVID-19 planning modifications in Queensland  Requirements which apply to public notification of development applications, including those in priority development areas, and public access to documents have been temporarily modified in response to the COVID-19 emergency.  Article, 9 Jul 2020
  18. 18. Appearing in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal during COVID-19  The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the introduction of Special Measures Practice Directions in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, shifting the hearing process to a virtual setting and introducing temporary changes to practice and procedure.  Article, 25 Jun 2020
  19. 19. The race for the COVID-19 vaccine and patents: Do we need a temporary lockdown?  Australian patent law already contains mechanisms to enable "special access" to patented pharmaceuticals and other technologies, including (perhaps especially) in times like this.  Article, 25 Jun 2020
  20. 20. Procurement of public construction works and services in Victoria in response to COVID-19  Victorian agencies may be permitted to use a “Limited Tender” process in certain circumstances to rapidly procure construction works or services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Article, 11 Jun 2020
  21. 21. Greater clarity for Queensland landlords and tenants: the long-awaited COVID-19 Regulation is now in force   Queensland's commercial and retail landlords and tenants can now start negotiating COVID-19 related variations of lease with greater certainty and clarity.  Article, 29 May 2020
  22. 22. COVID-19 temporary changes to continuous disclosure provisions for listed entities   The Treasurer announced on 25 May 2020 the Federal Government will temporarily amend the continuous disclosure provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) such that an entity will only be liable for breach of those provisions if it fails to update the market with information which it knew was price sensitive or if it was reckless or negligent with respect to whether that information was price sensitive.  Article, 27 May 2020
  23. 23. COVID-19: Can I temperature test my workers?  Employers may implement temperature testing, however, they must be mindful of the limitations as a control measure, as well as taking into account employee privacy concerns.  Article, 18 May 2020
  24. 24. National COVID-19 Safe Workplace Principles and Industry-specific Guidelines  The Principles require businesses to take proactive steps in ensuring the workplace is a healthy and safe working environment for every person.  Article, 18 May 2020
  25. 25. NSW Councils and COVID-19: New amendments to assist local governments   Most of the changes are temporary to assist Councils and constituents, but electronic notices will be permanent.  Article, 14 May 2020