The Federal Court has decided that, from the commencement of her employment, a casual employee was engaged on a 'regular and systematic' basis and had a reasonable expectation of continued employment. ...

Upcoming changes to Vietnam's labour law include such significant steps as more flexibility in the renewal and termination of labour contracts; and for the first time, the right of employees to establish and join independent labour unions. Although the Labour Code 2019 will not take effect until 1 January 2021, employers should start looking ahead and consider how the upcoming changes will impact their businesses and management of their workforce. ...

In this update we summarise the progress of existing rule change requests across December 2019 and January 2020 and take a closer look at the Federal Government's proposed offshore clean energy infrastructure regulatory framework. ...

The ACCC releases its enforcement priorities for 2020; the Federal Court clears a merger between Vodafone Hutchison Australia and TPG Telecom; ACCC starts an inquiry into the supply of digital advertising technology and agency services; ACCC consults on divestment undertaking in CUB / Asahi deal; Weldclass' RPM notification raises ACCC concerns; and two proposed mergers in the paper industries receive the regulator's blessing. ...

Proposed changes giving ASIC powers in relation to financial services industry codes of conduct means that obligations in these codes may become enforceable. This is interesting because the drafting in many of these codes tends to be broad, and, in some cases, goes far beyond the participants' exist ...

In the Final Report, the Commissioner has found that, for the most part, whilst the legislative tools necessary to protect borrowers are already available, there have been significant shortcomings in ...

Allens is proud to support marriage equality. Allens has a strong commitment to creating a diverse workforce that is inclusive of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer ( LGBTI ...

Richard Spurio has today been announced as the new Chief Executive Partner (CEP) of Allens. Taking over the reins from outgoing CEP Michael Rose, Richard will build on the transformational work ...

Fiona Crosbie has today been named the new Chairman of leading law firm Allens. Commenting on the appointment, outgoing Chairman, Ian Wallace said that Fiona is an outstanding partner and would pla ...

Allens announced the appointment of two respected non-executive directors to its Board, Peter Warne and Jane McAloon. ...