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OECD REVISES GUIDELINES FOR MULTINATIONAL ENTERPRISES ON RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS CONDUCT
The revisions provide clarity on the recommended scope of environmental and human rights due diligenceOn 8 June 2023, the Organisation for Economic …
Australian Privacy Act Review Report: Key Takeaways for Employers
It is likely that changes will be made to the Employee Records Exemption. We explore what this could look like, plus additional proposals likely to …
Industrial Relations Law Reform Agendas
Following the Federal Election promises made in mid-May 2022 by the Australian Labor Party (ALP), and the recent introduction of the Secure Jobs, Better …
Herbert Smith Freehills advises Reejig on capital raise to accelerate growth and global expansion
Herbert Smith Freehills’ Venture Capital team has advised Reejig Pty Ltd on its most recent capital raise. The round was led by Salesforce Ventures, the …
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 …
Roger that! Australian Federal Court decision a timely reminder of the value of design rights
Litigation over designs is relatively uncommon in Australia.Nevertheless, the designs scheme can be effectively utilised by designers to enforce their …
To register or not...? State of Escape decision reinforces value of design registration over attempts to rely on copyright
For designers and manufacturers launching new products, registered designs are the most appropriate means of protecting the design of, or embodied in, …
Systemic and Shameful: Expanded Criminal Sanctions on the Horizon for Australian firms Engaging in Wage Theft?
Senate committee report puts tougher measures against employers underpaying wages back on the agendaOn 30 March 2022, the Senate Economics References …
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 …
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 …
A MATTER OF TRUST – THE EVOLUTION OF THE CONSUMER WORKPLACE
Our webinar discusses how companies focusing on the human – rather than transactional – aspects of staff relationships will have the edge in 2022On the …
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