14 Sept 2021
DMAW Lawyers’ social club function
DMAW Lawyers’ Social Club recently organised a function for staff and their partners at the Havelock Hotel.
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9 Sept 2021
Catherine House morning tea - Charity Committee
DMAW Lawyers’ Charity Committee hosted a morning tea fundraiser today in support of Catherine House and we were honoured to be joined by Jaylee Cooper who spoke to us about the important work that they are doing.
8 Sept 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 Sept 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)...
2 Sept 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 Sept 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.
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)...
23 Aug 2021
Voluntary assisted dying laws in South Australia – impacts on the health care and aged care sectors
After almost three decades, and with no less than 17 attempts, South Australia’s parliament passed the State’s first voluntary assisted dying (VAD) legislation on 24 June 2021...
21 July 2021
Workforce considerations during COVID-19 lockdowns
With the introduction of Government lockdowns right across Australia, many businesses are once again required to close their doors. One of the many difficulties that businesses are facing is how to best manage its workforce...
