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22 March 2023 - Knowledge

NSW Government Bulletin

#Government, #Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

In this edition, we look at the relevance of ESG to governments and their agencies, the impact of ESG on public policies and priorities, and the challenge of balancing priorities and social mores.

22 March 2023 - Knowledge

Binding without ink: Applicability of the ‘employee vs contractor’ test to unwritten agreements

#Workplace Relations & Safety

We revisit a recent decision where the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission clarified the approach courts should take in determining whether a worker is an employee or contractor in the absence of a written contract.

22 March 2023 - Knowledge

Reduced fee on selling gaming machine authorities in Queensland – trial ends 30 June

#Property, Planning & Development, #Government

The Queensland Government is wrapping up its one-year trial on reduced fee for gaming machine authority sales on 30 June 2023. What can hoteliers expect next?

22 March 2023 - Knowledge

Legal tips for e-commerce businesses: When does a sale price become misleading? (Part 2)

#Competition & Consumer Law

In the second part of this series, we look at the risks associated with misleading sale pricing claims and emphasise the importance of retailers providing evidence that their two-price comparison advertising are genuine to avoid fines.

21 March 2023 - Knowledge

Australia-China cross-border business collaborations in 2023 – key policy considerations

#Corporate & Commercial Law, #Intellectual Property

Recent policy and regulatory updates in China and Australia highlight key strategies that will impact cross-border collaborations and investment, particularly in the technology sector, throughout 2023 and beyond.

15 March 2023 - Knowledge

Residential Focus

#Construction, Infrastructure & Projects

A recent regulation has expanded the classes of buildings to which the Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 (NSW) and the compliance provisions of the Design and Buildings Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) will apply.

15 March 2023 - Knowledge

Comply or face enforcement – ACCC announces 2023-24 priorities

#Competition & Consumer Law

The ACCC has given businesses fair warning that it will focus on cost of living pressures, the price of essential services, the integrity of environmental and sustainability claims and anti-competitive conduct with the release of its 2023-24 Compliance and Enforcement Policy and Priorities.

15 March 2023 - Knowledge

Is the Heavy Vehicle National Law driving businesses out of business?

#Transport, Shipping & Logistics

We look at an interesting debate on whether the current heavy vehicle safety standards are too high, driving small and medium-sized businesses out of operation.

15 March 2023 - Knowledge

Can employees be required to work additional hours?

#Workplace Relations & Safety

Many employment contracts provide that an employee may be required to work additional hours to perform their job. For years, employers and employees have grappled with the question – when is it reasonable for an employee to work more than their ordinary hours?

15 March 2023 - Knowledge

Certificates of practical completion and reference dates: Lessons from Hutchinson v Transcend

#Construction, Infrastructure & Projects

We look at three key issues raised in a recent Supreme Court ruling on ‘reference dates’ under a construction contract and whether informal emails from superintendents can constitute certificates of practical completion.

15 March 2023 - Knowledge

Debt and finance disputes on the rise: How your business can balance its litigation risk

#Dispute Resolution & Litigation, #Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency

There has been an uptick in the number of inquiries regarding dispute about debts, distressed companies, assets and insolvency following years of COVID-19 stress and economic downturn. This article highlights various measures creditors, debtors and guarantors can take in these circumstances.

15 March 2023 - Knowledge

Key lessons from ASIC’s first court action against greenwashing by super fund

#Corporate & Commercial Law, #Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), #Superannuation, Funds Management & Financial Services

ASIC has launched its first court action against Mercer Superannuation for allegedly making false claims about its sustainable investment options. What can businesses learn from this case?

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