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Vietnam: stricter e-commerce regulations to be issued
We consider the key proposed changes under, and implications of, Vietnam's new Draft Decree amending the current Decree No. 52/2013/ND-CP on e-commerce. ...
Full Federal Court dismisses Commissioner's transfer pricing appeal against Glencore
On 6 November 2020, the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia handed down its much anticipated decision dismissing the Commissioner's appeal (save for one issue) against Glencore Investment Pty Ltd in a significant transfer pricing dispute. ...
ACCC releases its first Digital Platform Services Inquiry Interim Report
The ACCC recently published the Digital Platform Services Inquiry Interim Report as part of its role in monitoring the impact of digital platforms on competition and consumers. The Interim Report examines the privacy / data handling, competition, consumer and small business implications related to the increasing use of online private messaging services. ...
National Electricity and Gas rules update: October 2020
In our latest update, we examine the progress of new and existing rule change requests to the AEMC across the month of October, as well as take a closer look at the Data Strategy proposed by the ESB. ...
Papua New Guinea votes to establish an Independent Commission Against Corruption
On 12 November 2020, Papua New Guinea's (PNG) Parliament unanimously passed a Bill to establish an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). Almost a decade in the making, the successful passage of the Bill is a significant milestone in progressing PNG's anti-corruption agenda. ...
In Touch: Federal Court orders penalties against Viagogo; ACCC commences new civil proceedings; Rod Sims continues to advocate for law changes; and other developments
Federal Court orders penalties against Viagogo and iSelect; ACCC commences new civil proceedings; Rod Sims continues to advocate for law changes; and other developments ...
Your guide to the 'Your Future, Your Super' package reforms
Consultation is now open on the Government's 'Your Future, Your Super' package. As foreshadowed on Budget night, the package seeks to make three key changes to the current superannuation regulatory regime. ...
A win to litigation funders in employment class actions
A decision in a 'wage underpayment' class action (Simon Alexander Turner v Tesa Mining) examines the extent to which funders can be liable for costs in Fair Work Act proceedings. ...
Federal court awards largest ever adverse action payout
A senior employee was awarded $5.2m after he was dismissed, with the Federal Court deciding his employer took adverse action against him and hence breached his employment contract. ...
Pandemic caused stoppage of work, says Federal Court in Qantas stand down dispute
The Federal Court has confirmed that government restrictions on travel and quarantine measures stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic caused a stoppage of work for the purpose of stand downs initiated by Qantas and Jetstar under their enterprise agreements. ...