In brief
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A labour hire company and prospective host company have been found to have contravened the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) by discriminating against a job applicant due to age-related assumptions about the employee’s
Continue Reading E&S: Feeling the heat: labour hire company discriminates against worker because of age-related assumptions
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A recent decision of the New South Wales Personal Injury Commission (Commission) highlights the importance of ensuring employers give employees adequate time to prepare for a disciplinary meeting.
Key takeaways
When directing employees to attend
Continue Reading E&S: Employer defence rejected after meeting caused psychological injury
In brief
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The Director Identification Number (DIN) initiative under part 9.1A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) has commenced operation through the Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS). Unless exempt, directors need to apply for a DIN within
Continue Reading E&S: Director ID: do you need to apply?
In brief
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The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently decided that Qantas’ management of a flight attendant who failed to follow a mask mandate was lawful and reasonable, and that she was not constructively dismissed when required to
Continue Reading E&S: Qantas mask mandate found to be lawful and reasonable
In brief
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The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) recently released its Annual Report for 2020-21, providing insights into its enforcement work over the last financial year and its goals for the year ahead.
Key takeaways
Continue Reading E&S: Fair Work Ombudsman's enforcement activity on the rise
In brief
Vietnam continues to be an attractive destination for foreign investors. Both Vietnamese and foreign-invested enterprises constantly require debt capital from overseas lenders to establish and grow their businesses. Further, the demand for cross-border financing has also been boosted
Continue Reading Vietnam cross-border lending guide
A global trend of growing regulatory scrutiny
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Determinations issued by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) following two recent investigations against 7-Eleven and Clearview AI, reinforce a global trend of growing regulatory scrutiny of the
Continue Reading A tale of two OAIC investigations
Liquidity and stress testing
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As promised in its 2021 Policy Priorities, APRA has released its draft revised prudential standard Investment Governance (SPS 530) for RSE licenses, and the outcomes of its review of unlisted asset valuations,
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Online trading platforms for carbon credits offer major opportunities
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Demand for Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), and other carbon credits, continues to surge domestically. To date, carbon credits trades in Australia typically involve the purchaser and seller
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Judgment may have wider implications
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In the recent decision of Addy v Commissioner of Taxation, the High Court ruled that the so-called ‘backpacker tax’ contravened the non-discrimination article contained in the double tax agreement between Australia and
Continue Reading High Court ruling on 'backpacker tax' discrimination
