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PNG personal property securities reform becomes law
Papua New Guineas personal property securities reform has passed into law but will not come into force until a security interest register is established Senior Associate Sarah Kuman reports ...
Franchising in the spotlight
Franchising issues are top of the agenda, with the Senate beginning a parliamentary inquiry into the operation and effectiveness of the Franchising Code of Conduct. Meanwhile, the ACCC has recommitted itself to focusing on Franchising Code issues and business-to-business unfair contract terms. ...
High sugar content can invalidate health claims
The Federal Court has found that the packaging of the Little Kids Shredz children's food range, produced by food giant Heinz, misled consumers because it suggested the high-sugar products were nutritious and healthy. ...
How to determine whether you have suffered an eligible data breach
From 22 February 2018 the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme NDB Scheme will require all entities covered by the regime to notify the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner OAIC and affected individuals of an eligible data breach ...
Competing class actions - the court takes control
The Federal Court has made orders permanently staying two competing shareholder class actions against GetSwift Limited and allowing a third class action to proceed The latest in a series of judgments where the courts have grappled with the problem of competing class actions Justice Lees decision ...
Sugar is a health hazard
The Federal Court has found that the packaging of the Little Kids Shredz childrens food range produced by food giant Heinz was misleading to consumers because it suggested the high sugar products were nutritious and healthy ...
National Energy Guarantee - Emissions Requirement
Following the recent release of the National Energy Guarantee draft design consultation paper by the Energy Security Board Partner Kate Axup and Senior Associate Karla Drinkwater report on key aspects of the Emissions Requirement and its interaction with the existing Renewable Energy Target scheme ...
The National Energy Guarantee and contracting to achieve compliance
Following the release of the National Energy Guarantee draft design consultation paper by the Energy Security Board Partners Anna Collyer and Kate Axup and Senior Associate Karla Drinkwater report on the compliance requirements proposed by the Energy Security Board and how contracts already in ...
Long-awaited integrity package on taxation of stapled structures released
A package of tax measures that seek to address the Federal Governments perceived sustainability and tax integrity risks posed by stapled structures has been announced It also limits certain broader tax concessions currently available to foreign investors so that the potential reach of the measures ...
Approved product lists and FoFA adviser duties
The FoFA duties that apply to personal advice given to retail clients have been operating for over four years now. ASIC has enjoyed some recent success in the courts in cases brought on the basis of those duties. ...