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Leave it out: dismissing worker diagnosed with cancer constitutes adverse action
The Federal Circuit Court of Australia (Court) has decided that a diamond retailer contravened the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Fair Work Act) by dismissing an employee diagnosed with cancer after she proposed to exercise her workplace rights to take annual and personal leave to recover from surgery. ...
Where did you get those shoes? Manolo Blahnik seeks preliminary discovery against Estro Concept
Luxury shoe brand Manolo Blahnik sought preliminary discovery from designer outlet store Estro Concept (Estro) to determine whether it had a right to obtain relief for trade mark infringement and misleading conduct. ...
The new 'fit-for-purpose' electricity system – four critical reforms
The uptake of small and large-scale renewable energy, and the growth of demand-side technologies, has necessitated a new, fit-for-purpose electricity system that can recognise and respond to the changing energy landscape. In this insight, we discuss the key changes from the ESB. ...
'Remediation' as a legal term
ASIC's recent consultation paper (CP335) on proposed changes to its remediation guidance (RG256) may have created further space between what is legally required of remediations and what ASIC may expect of them. ...
Foreign influence – from education to enforcement
A heightened risk of foreign interference and a shift towards enforcement of the new foreign influence and interference legislation means it is now critical to consider any compliance risks your business may face. ...
Double-duty provisions to receive much needed guidance on what constitutes 'land development'
The Victorian SRO has released a draft revenue ruling in an effort to provide practical guidance as to what types of activities constitute 'land development'. Unfortunately, the Draft Ruling does not overcome the existing uncertainty in some common situations and arguably seeks to expand the types of activities that may be considered 'land development'. ...
Retail Leases Amendment Act 2019 (Vic): changes to landlord and tenant rights and obligations
We examine the key amendments introduced by the Retail Leases Amendment Bill 2019 (Vic); and outline steps that both landlords and tenants should take in response. ...
New dawn for environmental regulation in the Northern Territory
A new environmental protection regime in the Northern Territory will commence imminently. The Environment Protection Act 2019 and Environment Protection Regulations 2020 (NT) will commence on 28 June 2020. All operators and proponents should prepare for commencement of this new regime. In particular, proponents with projects currently being assessed under the Environmental Assessment Administrative Procedures 1984 should take advice regarding how their assessment will complete upon the commencement of the new regime. ...
Varying redundancy payments due to COVID-19 hardship
For some employers, managing the impact of COVID-19 on their business may ultimately involve making redundancies, and some may struggle to meet their obligations to employees with respect to redundancy pay. This article considers this scenario in the context of two recent Fair Work Commission decisions. ...
NSW reforms to fix building defects – potential for indeterminate liability?
The NSW Government has enacted new legislation imposing new obligations on design practitioners, engineers and builders and sees a fundamental shift in the relationship between these practitioners and owners as part of its reforms to the building industry. For all owners, builders and designers, we examine these changes and outline steps you can take now. ...