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Australian Government releases six shields cyber strategy – shield one

By: Kieran Doyle, Nicole Gabryk and Nick Martin The Australian Government released the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy (the Strategy) on 22 November 2023. According to the Department of Home Affairs: “The Strategy is the roadmap that will help realise the Australian Government’s vision of becoming a world leader in cyber security by 2030. To achieve this […]

By : Anja Vogel Nov 23, 2023 Comments Off

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New restrictions on fixed term employment contracts

By: Sian Gilbert, Dexter Cabal and Atticus Saunders At a glance From 6 December 2023, employers will no longer be able to use a fixed term contract that has a period longer than 2 years or extend the fixed term contract more than once. There are several exceptions that may apply; however, anti-avoidance provisions will […]

By : Anja Vogel Nov 23, 2023 Comments Off

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State of the nation: a guide to personal injury claims in Australia – updated for 2023-24

We’re delighted to share W+K’s State of the nation 2023-24 – our guide to different procedural rules, limitation periods, assessment of damages and recent cases for personal injury claims in each Australian state. Assessments of damages in personal injury claims and the apportionment of damages in property damage/economic loss claims in Australia are governed by […]

By : Anja Vogel Nov 21, 2023 Comments Off

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Latest in cyber, privacy and data security – November

November has already been a busy month for Australian cyber developments, with some important judgments, OAIC actions and media releases published. We will provide a more comprehensive analysis of the below and other recent developments in our upcoming Cyber + Technology Bulletin. OAIC takes legal action against Australian Clinical Labs for data breach […]

By : Anja Vogel Nov 15, 2023 Comments Off

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New considerations for permanent stays of proceedings in a post-GLJ world

GLJ v The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Lismore [2023] HCA 32 At a glance On 1 November 2023, the High Court of Australia delivered its decision in GLJ v The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Lismore [2023] HCA 32, which we covered here. The […]

By : Anja Vogel Nov 7, 2023 Comments Off

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Get to know Thomas Cavanagh, new partner and financial services specialist

What made you decide to become a lawyer? Other than the usual desire to argue a point with everyone and shows like Boston Legal (aged very poorly, I know), I like the fact that the law is not actually made up of rigid principles but rather can be moulded to suit particular circumstances, and that’s […]

By : Anja Vogel Nov 3, 2023 Comments Off

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Closing Loopholes Bill reignites contractor vs. employee debate

At a glance The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 was introduced on 4 September, and has since had several second reading debates. In determining the contractor versus employee distinction, the Bill emphasises a broader, more flexible approach in determining the true reality of a working relationship. It also highlights that the totality […]

By : Anja Vogel Oct 30, 2023 Comments Off

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Climate reporting gains momentum with release of draft sustainability accounting standards

At a glance On 23 October 2023, the AASB released its Exposure Draft ED SR1 Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards – Disclosure of Climate-related Financial Information to propose climate-related financial disclosure requirements. The Exposure Draft includes two draft Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards relating to financial disclosure. The proposed standards have been developed for the Australian market […]

By : Anja Vogel Oct 27, 2023 Comments Off

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The rise of data breach class actions: legal trends and implications

At a glance Class actions following large-scale data breaches have been filed for the first time in Australia, adding a further layer of complexity to the management of cyber incidents. There are potential obstacles to the success of such class actions, and it is not yet clear if they will be a viable (or best) […]

By : Anja Vogel Oct 26, 2023 Comments Off

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REA’s refreshed complaint process

At a glance On 16 October 2023, the REA will adopt a new process for handling complaints against real estate agents. Under the new process, there will be an earlier opportunity for licensees to make their case to have a complaint dismissed. The REA is also adopting new timeframes for responses to complaints that have […]

By : Anja Vogel Oct 18, 2023 Comments Off

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