Workers told to think before they drink
An employer can legally terminate the services of an employee who drank two beers during his lunch break for violation of a “no alcohol” companyRead More »Workers told to think before they drink
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Unions slam employers backing AWAs ahead of Work Choices scrap
A report entitled, “AWAs, Collective Agreements and Earnings: Beneath the Aggregate Data” recently revealed that employees on AWA individual agreements earn 16% less than employeesRead More »Unions slam employers backing AWAs ahead of Work Choices scrap
Incorporation of Company Policies into Employment Contracts
Is a company’s redundancy policy deemed incorporated into an existing employment agreement? This was the legal issue in Willis v Health Communications Network Ltd., [2007]Read More »Incorporation of Company Policies into Employment Contracts
Ten-point plan to tackle skills crisis welcomed by industry groups
The National Skills Policy Collaboration recently released a ten-point plan to tackle Australia’s shortfall in the supply of skilled workers. The Collaboration is an aggregationRead More »Ten-point plan to tackle skills crisis welcomed by industry groups
Steering Committee endorses national business model of electronic conveyancing
The National Electronic Conveyance Office (NECO) has announced the development of a new body called the National Steering Committee the 6-US meeting on 30 MarchRead More »Steering Committee endorses national business model of electronic conveyancing
ASIC reveals latest host of disputes against property spruikers
Property developers around Australia have been at odds with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) recently. We will examine some of the disagreements whichRead More »ASIC reveals latest host of disputes against property spruikers
Parties Scramble in the Battle for Votes
A key voter issue in the forthcoming federal election will be housing availability and affordability. Only a few months out from the election, politicians areRead More »Parties Scramble in the Battle for Votes
The Federal Court Rules on Vendor’s Liability for GST on a Forfeited Deposit
In the recent decision of Reliance Carpet Co Pty Limited v Commissioner of Taxation [2007] FCAFC 99 (5th July, 2007 called “the Reliance decision”) theRead More »The Federal Court Rules on Vendor’s Liability for GST on a Forfeited Deposit
Rate rises looming as property market volatile – report
Rising Home Prices Homebuyers are continuing to pay premium prices for property, despite the impending interest rate rise. According to a recent report by mortgageRead More »Rate rises looming as property market volatile – report
States Unveil Planning Reforms
The New South Wales Government has finally come out with an announcement to reform residential developments across the state, pleasing homeowners, developers, builders and localRead More »States Unveil Planning Reforms
Retail tenancy under scrutiny by the Productivity Commission
Concerns in the retail tenancy market applying to small and medium businesses are the focus of a new discussion paper “Issues Affecting the Retail LeasingRead More »Retail tenancy under scrutiny by the Productivity Commission
Businesses small and large encouraged to “go green”
The recent Anvil Hill case addressed the question of assessing greenhouse gas (hereafter GHG) emissions when mining applications are considered in Australia. 20 September 2007,Read More »Businesses small and large encouraged to “go green”
High Court boost for contracting parties
The High Court has found that the “conduct of an innocent party is a relevant factor in considering whether a contract has been repudiated”. TheRead More »High Court boost for contracting parties
Will new laws turn small business into spies
The Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing Act (AML/CTF), which came into effect on 12 December 2007 will soon have implications for small businesses. As the first partRead More »Will new laws turn small business into spies
Government consults small business on new workplace laws
Small businesses will now participate in the drafting of new workplace laws with the creation of a new Business Advisory Group and Small Business WorkingRead More »Government consults small business on new workplace laws
Federal Court finds Pizza oven provider misled small business owners – ACCC
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it obtained orders from the Federal Court finding that “Original Mama’s Pizza and Ribs Pty Ltd”Read More »Federal Court finds Pizza oven provider misled small business owners – ACCC
Retail tenancy shake-up to address small business concerns
Concerns about current regulatory settings across the country means that retail leases may be set for a big revision. Stakeholders raised complaints about retail leases,Read More »Retail tenancy shake-up to address small business concerns
5 Essentials Of Medical Negligence Cases
As medicine and science continue to unlock the mysteries of the human body, we are exposed more and more to intervention by doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, dentists, opticians, etc – the list is seemingly endless. There has been much talk about restricting the rights of patients to sue their doctors for negligence and some steps in this direction have already been taken. This seems unfair in light of a recent study that estimated that 90% of negligent events in public hospitals go unreported.
Life Time Care & Support Scheme
The Life Time Care and Support Scheme (LTCS) was introduced in New South Wales to provide no fault treatment and care benefits to all people who sustain catastrophic injuries as a result of motor vehicle accidents in New South Wales
BPC Lawyers’ Big Win Against Pub for Assault
There has been a lot of publicity lately about the security industry and the conduct of security staff particularly, “bouncers” at clubs and pubs. Beilby Poulden Costello Lawyers have been at the forefront of litigation in this area brining compensation claims for people injured on licensed premises.