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June 13, 2023

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR WHEN ASKED TO PAY A DEPOSIT FOR DOMESTIC BUILDING WORKS

Article by Luke Karapetsas, Law Clerk Background When contracting with a builder for domestic building works such as building a new home, home renovations, or installation […]
January 17, 2023

Changes to the Fair Work Act

The gender pay gap remains a significant issue in the world of employment. The latest research from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency has shown that the […]
October 19, 2022

What is a serious defect?

When Olga Moore (Olga) purchased her house in 1991 for $38,000 with a promised 99-year lease, she could not possibly have imagined what battle would lie […]
May 24, 2022

An important decision for holiday parks and retirement communities

Article by Nadia Maynard In a recent decision relating to Part 4A dwellings, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Tribunal) held that a periodic site agreement […]
February 3, 2022

Booster mandates – an update

Article by Deepanshi Agarwal The latest COVID-19 mandatory vaccination orders provide an update on deadlines for mandatory booster doses for some specified facilities and specified workers. […]
January 31, 2022

NEW DIRECTOR ID CODE

Article by Nadia Maynard The Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) has introduced a new requirement for all directors under the new regime to Part 9.1A. This new […]
October 26, 2021

The light shines on COVID-19 business interruption claims

Article by Deepanshi Agarwal In a follow up to our recent series, we provide a summary of the latest judgment in the series reviewing business interruption […]
October 26, 2021

Latest Public Health Directions

Article by Deepanshi Agarwal In an earlier article published on 8 October 2021, we summarised the then current Mandatory Vaccination Directions in Victoria. These have now […]
October 18, 2021

The recent Banksia Securities test outlines the fit and proper person test

Article by Nadia Maynard What does it mean to be a “fit and proper person”? Introduction When applying for a licence or registration, or for a […]