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Direct air waybills: the way forward for freight forwarders

By: James Cooper and Marcus Lee At a glance Since 1 July 2026, cargo agents and freight forwarders using Direct Air Waybills may effectively assume shipper-level indemnities and obligations unless otherwise agreed with the air carrier. The effect of the amendments should be considered against the applicable IATA framework (for example, Resolution 809zz in Australia). […]

By : Joshua Weiler Oct 9, 2026 Comments Off

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Treasury consults on significant reforms to the regulation of Australia’s audit sector

By: Suzanne Craig, Thomas Cavanagh and Jacqueline Mendoza Treasury has consulted on a suite of potential reforms aimed at strengthening accountability, governance and oversight across Australia’s accounting, auditing and consulting sectors. Released on 1 July 2026, the options paper proposes a range of reforms directed principally at the audit sector, including an ASIC licensing regime for audit […]

By : Joshua Weiler Sep 24, 2026 Comments Off

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New $10 million environmental fines: What dairy farmers and SMEs need to know

By: Neil Beadle and Finlay Watson What has changed? New Zealand’s Resource Management Act’s new maximum fine of $10 million for corporate offenders has attracted significant attention.1 For large corporates, the message from New Zealand Parliament appears clear. What was once a $600,000 maximum fine has become $10 million. The intent is plainly to expose serious […]

By : Tracey Govind Aug 14, 2026 Comments Off

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2026 workplace law changes: What employers need to know

By: Sian Gilbert, Ellie Jongma and Rachel Ralevski As the new financial year begins, new workplace law changes are in effect. These changes require attention and action by employers to ensure that businesses are compliant with the new regulations and procedures. National Minimum Wage and Minimum Award The Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review decision […]

By : Joshua Weiler Jul 7, 2026 Comments Off

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MBIE updates the construction sector on proportionate liability, earthquake-prone buildings, self-certification and more

By: Sam Hider, Antony Holden, Misha Henaghan, Mathew Francis, Richie Flinn, Katie Shanks Today, the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment in New Zealand (MBIE) hosted a webinar on the work it is doing across a variety of building reforms. These reforms affect liability exposure, insurance settings, compliance costs and the building consent process. The […]

By : Charlene Bungara Jun 17, 2026 Comments Off

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Landmark case found against the EPL claimant seeking $55M for the dismissal ruining his life

By: Rosemary Marando and Caitilin Watson Roohizadegan v Technology One Ltd (No 6) [2025] FCA 1619 At a glance The Federal Court has overturned a previous $5.2M ruling, dismissing Mr Roohizadegan’s General Protections claim after a six‑year litigation battle. The Court found the dismissal was due to performance, not disability, alleged workplace rights, or incentive entitlements. […]

By : Joshua Weiler Jan 19, 2026 Comments Off

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When OTPs fail: Thai PDPC investigates major email service breach

By: Ian Johnston, Sorawat Wongkaweepairot and Nuttida Doungwirote At a glance A mass-email service provider was compromised and exploited to send phishing emails to more than 1 million users. The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) took immediate action to investigate the issue. The investigation revealed that the breach was caused by weak One-Time Password (OTP) […]

By : Joshua Weiler Dec 16, 2025 Comments Off

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Thailand floods 2025: Coverage lessons from the 2011 catastrophe

By: Ian Johnston, Sorawat Wongkaweepairot, Nuttida Doungwirote and Niti Wanichworranan At a glance Maximum rainfall during the 2025 floods has exceeded the 2011 catastrophe, with peak rainfall of 639mm (19-21 November 2025) surpassing 2011’s maximum of 428mm, marking the heaviest rainfall in Thailand in three decades. The 2011 floods caused over USD 15 billion in insured […]

By : Joshua Weiler Dec 8, 2025 Comments Off

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Drone Incursions and Airport Operations: Navigating Legal and Operational Risks

By: James Cooper Shutdowns at several airports across Denmark last week, caused by suspected deliberate drone activity, have highlighted how easily drones can disrupt airport operations. These incursions pose serious safety, economic, and security risks. Recent Drone Incursion Events in Denmark Denmark has experienced a spate of drone incursion incidents in recent days, disrupting airports […]

By : Joshua Weiler Oct 1, 2025 Comments Off

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Navigating the New Aged Care Reforms: What Organisations Need to Know

By: Chris Spain and Ashlee Sherman, along with Angela San Diego and Katya Lando from Aon. Australia’s aged care sector is undergoing a seismic shift. The Aged Care Act 2024 (Cth) is set to commence on 1 November 2025, introducing a rights-based framework that redefines how aged care services are delivered, regulated, and funded. For […]

By : Joshua Weiler Sep 24, 2025 Comments Off

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