Return to Work SA’s Summer of Discontent May Soon Be Over
South Australia Government announces Bill to address the issues caused by the authorities in Preedy and Summerfield
Health Sector: Preparing for the End of State-Imposed COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates
In early 2020, a major emergency was declared in each State of Australia in response to the emerging threat of COVID-19. Since then, a suite of declarations have been issued through the use of powers…
Privacy Week - Top Tips
This week is Privacy Week! In recognition of this, we hope to raise awareness by each day sharing a short tip for business owners to help them comply with their obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
Another DW Fox Tucker “Best Lawyer” Joins the List & Two More Are “Ones to Watch”
The Australian Financial Review has announced the 2022 Best Lawyers Awards, and DW Fox Tucker is delighted to confirm that, for another year running, our presence in the listings has grown once…
How to Avoid Court - Five Alternative Ways to Resolve Parenting and Financial Matters
It’s accepted that lawyers and court proceedings are expensive, time-consuming and stressful. There are, however, several options you can consider that will keep you out of a courtroom. These…
Domain Names and Cyber Security
There may not be an immediately obvious connection between the domain names of a business and cyber security precautions. However, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has released an Alert…
Are You a Director Who Still Needs to Get Your Director ID?
All directors and alternate directors acting in that capacity are now required to apply for a Director Identification Number (Director ID), also known as your DIN. This applies to positions held with…
SA Labor to Apply Criminal Law to Workplaces Under its Industrial Relations Policy
On 21 March 2022, Labor leader, Peter Malinauskas, was sworn in as the 47th Premier of South Australia (SA). The Labor party secured a resounding victory over the former Marshall Liberal Government…
Why We Should Avoid the Use of the Word “Mandate” When Communicating Vaccination Requirements to Workers and the Wider Community
In order for any work health and safety policy or requirement to be truly effective, “buy-in” is needed from the people who fall within the scope of the policy. With so much “noise” created by media and misinformation, it’s more important than ever for an organisation to think carefully about how they communicate with their workers about vaccinations and other control measures that may generate concerns and paranoia.
The Cost of Workers Compensation in an Ageing Workforce
Australia has an ageing population and, as a result, an ageing workforce. It is predicted that there will be an average premium increase from the current 1.7% in the 2021/22 financial year to more…
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