In brief
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The Fair Work Commission has issued a Statement outlining the steps taken by BHP’s Mt Arthur Coal to further consult with employees about a requirement that they be fully vaccinated to access the site.
How
In brief
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The Australian Government has introduced its package of legislation on religious discrimination. The controversial package includes the Religious Discrimination Bill 2021, Religious Discrimination (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2021 and the Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Freedom of
In brief
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The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has overturned a decision to award compensation to an employee who had been unfairly dismissed, instead finding that reinstatement of the employee was an appropriate remedy.1
In brief
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The South Australian Employment Tribunal (Tribunal) has allowed a worker to combine two impairments arising from a single work-related injury for the purpose of calculating his entitlement to compensation under the Return to Work Act
‘Hatching’ the retirement nest egg
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The long-promised retirement income covenants are slated to come into effect on 1 July 2022. The proposed covenants are aimed at improving retirement outcomes, including by moving retirees away from a ‘nest
Setting the tone for how regulated institutions should approach climate change risks
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Delivering as promised before the end of 2021, APRA recently finalised its prudential practice guide CPG 229 Climate Change Financial Risks.
What does this
Tips to consider before embarking on a brand collaboration
2 min read
Brand collaborations can create exciting commercial opportunities for businesses. However, they involve a number of risks. These include, for example, the possibility that a collaborator may suffer unexpected
Carefully consider your trade mark rights
2 min read
In Halal Certification Authority v Flujo Sanguineo Holdings, the court dismissed Halal Certification Authority Pty Ltd’s (HCA) claims of trade mark infringement, misleading or deceptive conduct and passing off against the
Patenting blockchain inventions
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In welcome news for technology innovators, a delegate of the Commissioner of Patents recently determined that certain blockchain inventions constituted patentable subject matter.
Key takeaways
Critical port
An asset is a critical port if it is land that forms part of any of the following security regulated ports: Broome Port, Port Adelaide, Port of Brisbane, Port of Cairns, Port of Christmas Island, Port of Dampier,