Much more than great law

16 October 2019 - Knowledge

Inside track: Planning, Environment & Sustainability

#Planning, Environment & Sustainability

16 October 2019 - Knowledge

NSW Government Bulletin

#Government

16 October 2019 - Knowledge

Privacy in 2019: A growing demand for individuals accessing their personal data

#Data & Privacy

Results from the 2019 Privacy Governance Report released by EY and the International Association of Privacy Professionals are telling. We deep dive into the chapter devoted to data subject requests, also known as data subject access requests, and consider what is happening in the US and the EU with individuals seeking access to their data and how it is impacting businesses.

16 October 2019 - Knowledge

The nuts and bolts of enforcement under the Heavy Vehicle National Law

#Transport, Shipping & Logistics

The Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) is an intricate statute that contains a wide range of mechanisms to address the contraventions of its terms. This article walks you through the nuts and bolts of the nine enforcement mechanisms that may be used in response to HVNL offences.

15 October 2019 - Knowledge

Inside track: Work Health & Safety

#Workplace Relations & Safety

Tyre Recycling Australia Pty Ltd pleaded guilty in the Dandenong Magistrates' Court last Thursday to a single charge alleging three breaches of failing to provide a working environment that was, so far as is reasonably practicable, safe and without risks to health.

15 October 2019 - Knowledge

Inside track: Competition and Consumer Law

#Competition & Consumer Law

The Federal Court of Australia has ruled in favour of TPG Telecom in a lawsuit filed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) over misleading conduct claims related to a “prepayment” charge. Justice David O'Callaghan ruled that the telco did not unfairly charge customers a non-refundable bond.

15 October 2019 - Knowledge

Queensland Government Bulletin

#Government

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has released a new guide to health privacy to help keep patients’ personal information safe. The guide brings together a wide range of OAIC advice for all health service providers covered by the Privacy Act 1988.

15 October 2019 - Knowledge

Bank guarantees and expiry dates: Where does the risk lie?

#Construction & Infrastructure

Providing security under a construction contract is an important risk allocation mechanism that can give rise to disputes between parties. Although bank guarantees are a popular way of providing security, when misused under a contract, they can have large implications for a party’s reputation and future borrowing ability.

14 October 2019 - Knowledge

Inside track: Healthcare

#Construction & Infrastructure

The AMA supports the call by the Presidents of eleven highly respected Medical Colleges for the Australian Parliament to maintain the existing Medevac legislation and the Independent Health Advice Panel process.

10 October 2019 - Knowledge

Are you ready for the NSW Security of Payment Act changes?

#Construction & Infrastructure

In less than two weeks important changes in the Security of Payment legislation will come into force in New South Wales. The changes introduced by the Amendment Act will significantly impact the administration of construction contracts entered into after 21 October 2019, particularly during the project delivery phase.

09 October 2019 - Knowledge

Inside track: Local Government

#Local Government

09 October 2019 - Knowledge

Residential Focus

#Property & Real Estate

On 2 October 2019, the NSW Government released the draft Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2019 (Bill). The draft Bill will be open for public consultation until 16 October 2019.