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Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Bill 2020 (WA)
A consultation draft Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Bill 2020 (WA) (Bill) was released to key industry stakeholders for comment around May 2020. The Bill, if adopted, will pr ...
Consultation begins on the CDR energy rules framework
An overview of the ACCC's approach to the CDR Rules and CDR data sets for the energy sector, and matters which may require energy-specific rules. This article provides and highlights the key issues which have been left open for further consideration. ...
Federal Court finds FWC can resolve Qantas stand down dispute
The Federal Court has confirmed that the Fair Work Commission has jurisdiction to hear a dispute about the legality of stand downs Qantas and Jetstar initiated under their enterprise agreements, and has shed light on the dispute resolution clauses in those EAs. ...
Managing workers' safety concerns in the era of COVID-19
Employers must take all steps reasonably practicable to eliminate or minimise the risk of COVID-19 exposure and provide a safe work environment. Employees can refuse to work if there is an immediate threat to their health and safety. ...
Queensland's proposed new wage theft laws
A new law proposed in Queensland would make it clear that wage theft can be prosecuted as stealing and fraud. However, these laws may be short-lived, given the Federal Government is considering similar laws that would cover the field for Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) offences. ...
Food and beverage law bulletin
Sugar and alcohol labels under the microscope, including new requirements for alcoholic beverages to display pregnancy labels; minimising regulatory risk regarding misleading conduct on the sale and promotion of food products; COVID-19 and food; and class actions in the sector. ...
High Court finds for employer on leave accruals
The High Court has found that the Fair Work Act entitlement to 10 days' paid personal/carer's leave accrues in hours (not days) based on employee's ordinary hours of work. Employers should review their payroll rules to ensure paid personal/carer's leave is being correctly accrued, paid and deducted. ...
Major proposed changes to FIRB regime from 1 January 2021: release of exposure draft of amending legislation – national security test
On 31 July 2020 the Federal Government released exposure drafts of legislation to amend Australia's foreign investment laws to include a new national security test and make various other changes. This insight examines the new national security test, with the other changes to be covered in follow on ...
Report: National Electricity & Gas Rules Update: June 2020
In our latest update, we examine the progress of new and existing rule change requests to the AEMC across the month of June, as well as take a closer look at AEMO's high-level design for the wholesale demand response mechanism. ...
Allens announces 29 new senior associates
Congratulating the new appointees, Managing Partner Richard Spurio said the group represented Allens' exceptional pipeline of talent. 'The role of senior associate is an important career milestone, ...