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The High Court's decision is significant in that it has clarified that claims for breaches of the statutory duty under the DBP Act are not apportionable in certain circumstances. A...
In our April article, we concluded that as a result of the LEC Decision 'there are no 'clear rules' for characterising the relevant public purpose'. As a result of the...
Restraints of trade have recently been in the spotlight with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) undertaking a review of non-compete and non-solicitation clauses in employment contracts.
There is now a criminal offence for employers who intentionally underpay their employees under new wage theft laws, while the maximum civil penalties relating to underpayments have also increased.
The recent appeal decision of Dragomirov and Dragomirov provides important guidance to family lawyers when advising clients about binding financial agreements.
The NSW Government has announced its Renewable Energy Planning Framework which will form a key part of the development assessment process renewable energy projects and associated infrastructure in NSW.
The Fair Work Commission has announced that it will review the fixed-term employment provisions in the higher education modern awards, following new restrictions to fixed-term employment in the Fair Work...
The solar industry is on the rise as solar energy continues to grow as a major contributor to electricity supply in Australia. According to the Clean Energy Australia 2024 Report,...
On 8 November 2024 the Victorian Court of Appeal substantially upheld the Bishop's appeal, with a reduction in the record $3.3 million awarded by a jury to a sexual abuse...
On 18 October 2024, Auxiliary Deputy President Magistrate Carrel of the South Australian Employment Tribunal handed down her decision in Lauren Vercoe v Local Government Association Workers Compensation Scheme [2024]...
Key developments since the power of the Fair Work Commission to make 'same job, same pay' orders was introduced into the Fair Work Act.
In a watershed judgment, the High Court has rejected the expansion of the doctrine of vicarious liability in Australia to relationships outside of employment.
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