5 Oct 2021

Video: COVID-19 vaccination policies in the workplace

DMAW Lawyers’ Kylie Dunn joined Natasha Malani, CEO of SA Leaders and Rachel Pierro from Adelaide Aspire for a discussion about the topical issue of COVID-19 vaccination policies in the workplace.

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28 Sep 2021

Is your business compliant with the new casual conversion obligations?

Earlier this year, new casual conversion provisions were introduced into the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). The amendments imposed a new obligation on employers to offer eligible casuals conversion to permanent employment. Paul Dugan and Kylie Dunn explain.

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21 Sep 2021

Increases to maximum civil pecuniary penalties under the Franchising Code

On 13 September 2021, the Treasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measures No 6) Act 2021 (Cth) (Amending Act) was assented to. Seva Surmei explains.

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16 Sep 2021

From the E, to the S, to the G: unpacking ESG for businesses

ESG (environment, social and governance) for businesses is not a new concept, but it is finding a new level of popularity as expectations placed on businesses shift, making it increasingly important for businesses to embrace ESG. Nicole Mead explains.

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8 Sep 2021

ASIC extends time for AGMs

As of today, ASIC have formally extended the time public companies have to hold their annual general meetings. Peter Kupniewski explains.

7 Sep 2021

Respect@Work Legislative Reform – What employers should know

On 2 September 2021, the Commonwealth Government passed the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act 2021 (the Respect@Work Act) to amend the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FWA) and the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) (SDA)...

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2 Sep 2021

Pro bono referrals

DMAW Lawyers is a proud signatory to the National Pro Bono Target and is committed to advancing positive social change through pro bono legal work.

1 Sep 2021

To what do I owe the privilege – broadening the scope of legal professional privilege

A recent decision of the Victorian Supreme Court has clarified the application of legal professional privilege and suggests that legal professional privilege may apply to protect even widespread internal disclosure of legal advice within an organisation.

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27 Aug 2021

Draft legislation to extend unfair contract term protections for small businesses and consumers

Exposure draft legislation has been released containing proposed amendments to extend the existing unfair contract term regime in the Australian Consumer Law and Australian Securities and Investments Act 2010 (Cth)...

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