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Criminal underpayment laws commenced 1 January 2025
From 1 January 2025, employers who intentionally underpay employees may be found guilty of a criminal offence. The Fair Work...
Employer liable for psychiatric injury for breach of employment contract
In its recent decision, Elisha v Vision Australia Limited [2024] HCA 50, the High Court considered whether an employer may...
Victoria’s new ban on short stay accommodation
Starting from January 1, 2025, a new law in Victoria will permit owners corporations to create rules prohibiting short stay...
‘Tis the season to be jolly (but not silly)
The festive season is upon us. End of year functions, Christmas parties and social drinks a plenty. Employers have a...
Trouble brewing? Australian coffee brand grounds global giant in landmark trade mark case
In a recent Federal Court decision, Justice Michael Wheelahan has dismissed claims against Cantarella Bros Pty Ltd (Cantarella Bros) by...
It’s spooky how close we are to Christmas
There are less than 8 weeks until Christmas! Employers who plan to close their business over the Christmas period should...
Is your builder going bust?
According to ASIC insolvency data, there were 2,975 building companies that entered external administration in 2023-24, representing some 27% of...
An aspirational lawyer’s 31 year reflection
On the morning of 25 October 1993 I put on a beautiful new Dolce & Gabbana tie (the last tie...
Caveats in family law matters – Call for urgent law reform
When a relationship breaks down, parties often want to lodge a caveat over a property when it is held in...
Investors, welcome back to Victoria – but only temporarily
The Victorian Government has announced a new temporary stamp duty concession for off-the-plan purchases of apartments, units and townhouses. The...
Why car manufacturers are shifting to the agency model and what this means for your dealership
In a controversial move in 2021, Honda Australia began to switch from the traditional ‘dealership’ model to the new ‘agency’...
The Australian Federal Court’s approach to non-English word trade marks
In her recent decision in Caporaso Pty Ltd v Mercato Centrale Australia Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 138 (Caporaso v Mercato),...
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