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The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic can be described as 'exceptional circumstances' for the purpose of setting aside a Binding Child Support Agreement according to the Deputy Chief Justice of...

A recent FWC case highlights the importance of good record keeping when employees make bullying and harassment claims.

Privacy just went viral. If you thought privacy was only under the watch of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you would...

The ACCC has published guidance to help franchise parties navigate the operational and financial challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The High Court has today overturned last year's controversial decision of a Full Federal Court in Mondelez v AMWU [2019] FCAFC 138 (Full Court Decision) regarding how the entitlement to...

We believe some potentially difficult conversations have to happen among Australian business people over the next six weeks or so about debt, which will be critical to their business relationships...

The last two weeks have seen a number of new schemes introduced to respond to COVID-19 that impact on employers and workers.

IP Australia has published updates on how it is maintaining its services during COVID-19, in relation to hearings, correspondence, filing documents, making payments, extensions and PBR applications.

Following extensive consultation with the sector, Business Victoria has now provided further guidance on how the stage 4 restrictions will impact the construction industry.

Earlier today, the Victorian Government issued the Permitted Worker Permit Scheme and Access to Onsite Childcare/Kindergarten Permit Scheme Directions (Directions).

The Victorian Government has announced significant restrictions on access to childcare from 11:59 pm on Wednesday 5 August, 2020.

Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions will have a direct impact on the construction industry, with the sector going to what Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews has described as 'pilot light levels'.