High Court Decision a Victory for Common Sense
The High Court recently handed down a decision in relation to a workers compensation claim which many will welcome as a triumph for common sense.
WET drying up for some?
ATO, industry move to tighten rebate requirements
Independent Commissioner Against Corruption
The establishment of the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) is a recent development for South Australia. ICAC has extensive powers to undertake the investigation of corruption and…
WorkCover Shake Up
In the Chinese year of the snake, is WorkCover sliding down the snake or climbing up the ladder?
When the Inspector Calls – Your Rights!
Following extensive lobbying, last November the Liberal Party moved a significant amendment to the Work Health and Safety Bill 2011 which resulted in South Australia being the only state or territory…
Work Health and Safety Act 2012 – Indemnifying Directors for Work Health and Safety Fines
A recent decision of the Industrial Magistrates Court has called into question insurance policies which indemnify directors for fines for breaches of workplace health and safety law.
False, Misleading Or Deceptive Conduct: The ACCC Widens The Net To Include Directors And Others
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced that it is moving from a focus of compliance review to an enforcement-focus approach in relation to breaches of the Australian…
Part 2: What happens after an investigation of serious workplace injury?
In Part 1 we looked at the scope of powers held by the statutory authorities SafeWork SA and WorkCover, along with their limitations, in the event that they launch an investigation into a serious…
Part 1: What to expect and what to do in the event of serious workplace injury and subsequent investigation
If an incident were to occur at your business that left one or more workers seriously injured, it could well trigger investigations by both SafeWork SA and WorkCover. It’s important that you’re…
Patents for Genes in Australia and the USA
Judgments have recently been delivered in cases in Australia and the USA with different results in relation to the complex and sometimes emotive area of patents for genes. In Cancer Voices Australia…
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