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Penalties for breaches of Australian competition and consumer law set to increase
On 18 August 2022, the Commonwealth Government released draft legislation proposing five-fold increases in the maximum penalties that apply to companies …
Fan tokens and cryptoassets: new and fun but not a consumer law free zone in Australia
Businesses marketing cryptoassets to retail buyers should consider exposure to consumer protection laws and advertising regulationTakeaways As …
Australia’s new employee stock ownership plan disclosure exemptions present a stark choice
New reforms designed to expand access to employee equity and reduce red tape by removing disclosure and other regulatory requirements will come into …
Australian Federal Election Workplace and Industrial Relations Survey: Back to the future?
In the lead up to the 2022 Australian Federal Election, our national team ran a series of feedback sessions and surveyed our national clients. The …
Whistle while you work – predictions for Australia’s whistleblowing and anti-corruption reform
This article was originally published 30 March 2022 and updated on 20 April 2022. Since this article was originally published the ALP …
It’s just human nature: AI cannot be a patent inventor in Australia
The Full Federal Court has ruled that only a natural person can be an inventor under the Patents Act 1990.In July 2021, a single judge of the Federal …
Federal Budget Workplace Round-Up
With concerns about the increased cost of living and the record-low unemployment rates in Australia, the Morrison Government has announced a budget that …
Litigation risks arising from cyber attacks/data breach incidents
Now, more than ever, litigation risk related to data breach incidents is something that should be kept front of mind for businesses.The landscape Over …
Respect@Work: Australian Government consults on positive duty to prevent sexual harassment
With workplace harassment remaining high on the agenda, political commitment to sweeping reform is still unclearThe issue is likely to remain in the …
2022 Australian Federal Election and Workplace Reform
Another federal election campaign is almost upon us, with expectation for a 14 May poll date building. For industrial relations practitioners, this often …
Could Decentralised Autonomous Organisation’s help realise Australia’s economic potential?
Last week Senator Andrew Bragg of the Select Committee on Australia as a Technology and Financial Centre, discussed the establishment of a new …
Is it game over for computer-implemented inventions in Australia?
The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has provided some clarity on assessing whether computer-implemented inventions constitute patentable …
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