Insights for August 2018
01/08/2018 - On-premises retail crime: a checklist for businesses of rights and obligations
02/08/2018 - "Review of the National Pollutant Inventory" Discussion Paper released
02/08/2018 - A new Beetaloo Sub-basin Water Control District – fracking inquiry recommendation implemented
02/08/2018 - ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations proposals: their impact on corporate governance in Australia
02/08/2018 - Click-wraps the way of the future ‒ but make sure they're legal
02/08/2018 - Demystifying the defence to unfair preferences and the scope for liquidators to recover benefits from third parties
02/08/2018 - Family and Domestic Violence Leave entitlements now incorporated into Modern Awards
02/08/2018 - Fees and costs disclosure regime in PDSs reviewed with further changes expected
02/08/2018 - How should healthcare providers manage compliance with the My Health Records System?
02/08/2018 - How to prepare your business for a hard insurance market
02/08/2018 - Major projects & construction 5 Minute Fix 16
02/08/2018 - Navigating mandatory personal data breach notification obligations around the world: what do I need to do?
02/08/2018 - Not navigating the technicalities of the on-sale prohibitions lands ASX-listed companies in court
02/08/2018 - Second, more detailed stage of consultation for planning reform in the NT now underway
02/08/2018 - The Code of Banking Practice: No [release of] guarantees
02/08/2018 - Wilpinjong mining approval stands despite climate change policy challenge
03/08/2018 - "Artificial price" in market manipulation ‒ different tests for different products?
14/08/2018 - New interception and access powers to encrypted communications and devices to affect carriers and device manufacturers
16/08/2018 - ASIC funding boost to fund expanded regulatory and enforcement program
16/08/2018 - Major projects & construction 5 Minute Fix 17
16/08/2018 - New contamination guidelines in South Australia
16/08/2018 - Notifiable Data Breaches second quarterly report gives useful insight into data security vulnerabilities
16/08/2018 - NSW Interim Occupation Certificates to stay until September 2019
16/08/2018 - Rule makers, law breakers? Are sporting bodies like the AFL liable for player injuries caused by rule changes?
16/08/2018 - What is "natural" anyway? The Federal Court explains when it is (and isn't) a misleading claim
17/08/2018 - Your casual workers are not actually casual, says Full Federal Court – so review all casual engagements now!
20/08/2018 - South Australia's draft State Planning Policies and policy discussion papers released – have your say
22/08/2018 - Queensland moves to fix major Indigenous cultural heritage issue by reviving "Last Claim Standing" rule in new Bill
24/08/2018 - Higher penalties, more offences proposed for the NSW Security of Payment Act
30/08/2018 - Independent contractors and restraint of trade terms: can they be used to protect a principal's business?
30/08/2018 - Major projects & construction 5 Minute Fix 18
30/08/2018 - NSW Conveyancing Act a useful tool for creditors and insolvency practitioners
30/08/2018 - Riding off into the sunset – what you need to know about changes to the Sale Of Land Act 1962 (Vic)
30/08/2018 - Sweet little lies: Heinz fined $2.25m for misleading claims on Little Kids Shredz packaging
30/08/2018 - Water licences for mining and petroleum activities in the Northern Territory open for consultation
30/08/2018 - You can't register that as a trade mark! A win from the discount bin for Aldi