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Website-blocking injunctions to prevent online piracy
In an effort to reduce the rate of online copyright infringement the Australian Government has introduced a Bill that will allow copyright owners to apply for an injunction requiring internet service providers to take steps to block piracy websites from their users Senior Associate Jonathan ...
Gradual steps towards online copyright infringement reform
Telecommunications industry body the Communications Alliance has released a draft industry code that would introduce a copyright infringement notice scheme for internet service providers ...
Octaviar - the perils of procrastination
In two decisions arising from the Octaviar liquidation the High Court has given guidance on liquidators ability to seek extensions of time for bringing voidable transaction claims The decisions also highlight the risks of such applications Partner Christopher Prestwich and Lawyer Julia Baine report ...
South Australian Royal Commission heads developments in uranium sector
The South Australian Government has released the draft terms of reference for the recently-announced Royal Commission to inquire and report on the potential for South Australia to deepen its involvement in the nuclear fuel cycle Partner Richard Malcolmson Managing Associate Hilary Birks and Senior ...
Data deal - mandatory data breach notification laws to be introduced as trade-off for controversial metadata retention regime
The Federal Government in a surprising and highly significant move for companies in Australia has committed to enacting a mandatory data breach notification scheme before the end of 2015 which will apply to all Australian companies currently subject to the Privacy Act The proposal is not limited to ...
Workplace relations
In this issue we look at recent important decisions concerning calculating payment of accrued leave on termination redundancy of senior executives the redundancy risk posed by attempts to forcibly relocate employees disaggregating lawful and unlawful reasons in adverse action termination claims and ...
The changing landscape of international investment agreements
A recent United Nations Conference on Trade and Development report identifies recent trends in international investment agreements and investor-state dispute settlement - among them a rise in the integration of sustainable development objectives including via more careful regulation by states of ...
High Court 'moves' unanimously in defining the scope of consideration for tax purposes
Those involved in property development arrangements or business acquisitions should be aware of the tax implications of the recent High Court decision in Lend Lease Development that has broadened the scope of what forms the consideration for the transfer of dutiable property The High Court found ...
Investigations - ICAC has its wings clipped
By a two to one majority the NSW Court of Appeal has held that the Independent Commission Against Corruption had no power under the ICAC Act to investigate an allegation to the effect that as a result of conduct involving an alleged intention to pervert the course of justice a public official had ...
Can you make a supply merely by tolerating something?
In an important ruling the High Court has decided that a purchaser of leased premises will make a supply of the leased premises when after completion the purchaser observes its express obligations under the lease The decision provides much-needed certainty for vendors and purchasers of leased ...