Family Law Act Amendments Concerning Parenting Matters
Parenting matters Significant amendments to the Family Law Act (FLA) came into effect on 6 May 2024. The new amendments are making it safer and simpler for separating families to navigate and ensure…
Key Changes and Implications of the Succession Act 2023 (SA): A Comprehensive Overview
The Succession Act 2023 (SA) (Act), passed on 28 September 2023 and set to commence on 1 January 2025, serves to consolidate and amend succession law in South Australia. This new Act repeals the…
Transferring Intellectual Property in a Business Sale
When purchasing a business, one of the most critical aspects to consider is the transfer of intellectual property (IP). IP is often the backbone of a business’s brand goodwill and, therefore,…
Re-Raising of Historical Tax Debts
The Commissioner of Taxation has a statutory duty to pursue the recovery of tax debts. However, in certain situations, a tax debt will not be pursued. One of these situations is where the…
When Restraint Clauses Protect Confidentiality
A Case Analysis of Broadband Solutions Pty Ltd v Ramirez [2024] FCA 1009
Restraint Clauses in Australia: Changes on the Horizon
Restraint clauses in employment contracts, such as non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure clauses, may become a hot topic in Australia. The Competition Task Force of the Treasury released…
New Modern Award Rights for Workplace Delegates: What Employers Need to Know
Employers have new obligations under modern awards to recognise, provide resources, and pay for workplace delegates. The new obligations follow the Federal Government’s reforms that required the Fair…
The Concepts of Consent for Personal Information
Application of the Privacy Act and the Australian Privacy Principles
Client Profile: Offline Campers
The Rise of Offline Campers: A Family Business Redefining the Camping Experience
Greenwashing Leads to $11.3 Million Penalty for Superannuation Giant Mercer
Mercer Superannuation (Australia) Limited (Mercer), a significant player with total assets under management to the value of approximately $65 billion, recently faced heavy scrutiny from the Federal…
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