A Win for Women in Pelvic Mesh Class Action - for the Moment …
GILL v ETHICON SÁRL & ORS (NO 5) [2019] FCA 1905 This was a representative proceeding under Part IVA of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) concerning nine uro-gynaecological devices…
Onus of Proof in Tax Disputes
For taxpayers engaged in matters with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) where facts are in dispute, the ATO will point out that the taxpayer bears an onus to prove facts it asserts. This onus is…
All for One and One for All!
South Australian Employment Tribunal finds that all members of a group under a licence of self-insurance are equally and severally liable for suitable employment obligations imposed by section 18 of all group members.
Last Chance to Avoid Casual Worker “Double-Dipping” Disaster
Leave entitlements to be challenged in the High Court after the Federal Government’s epic fail in Federal Court
COVID-19: Retail and Commercial Leasing Emergency Relief Prescribed Period 2
We refer to our recent alert that was published on 9 September 2020. The rent relief provisions under the COVID-19 Emergency Response (Commercial Leases No 2) Regulations 2020 are due to expire on 30…
Fee Increases for Trade Marks
IP Australia has undertaken a review of its fees and has advised of several fee increases in relation to trade marks which will take effect on 1 October 2020. Fee structure The last change to IP…
COVID-19: New Rules for JobKeeper 2.0
On Tuesday 15 September 2020, the Federal Government registered new rules[1] to regulate the JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme. The new rules give effect to JobKeeper 2.0, which extends the wage subsidy…
COVID-19: Retail and Commercial Leasing Emergency Relief Extension
Tenants who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions have been able to receive legislative relief through the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act 2020 (‘Act’) as well as…
Re-establishing Your Business During a Pandemic
As the various State and Federal Governments start to unwind the lockdown measures imposed to suppress the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in Australia, businesses are trying to grapple with trying to operate…
COVID-19: Fair Work Commission Delays Minimum Wage Increase
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) in handing down its minimum wage review decision has rejected a push from the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and employer groups to deliver a pay…
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