15 Dec 2022

Are fixed-term contracts a thing of the past?

The Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act severely restricts the use of fixed term and outer limit contracts of employment. Paul Dugan and Kylie Dunn discuss what this change means for your business.

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12 Dec 2022

Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill receives royal assent – overview of new workplace laws

On 2 December 2022, the landmark Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 (Bill) passed both houses of Parliament. On 6 December 2022, the Bill received royal assent.

2 Dec 2022

Respect @ Work Bill Passes – What Businesses Need to Know

On 28 November 2022, the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 passed both houses of parliament. Paul Dugan and Kylie Dunn outline some of the key changes introduced by the Bill...

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24 Nov 2022

Zombie agreements and the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill passes lower house

On 27 October 2022, the Federal Government introduced the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill (Bill) to Parliament. If passed, the Bill will amend the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act)...

7 Nov 2022

Australia re-opens to investors and skilled migrants

Post Covid, the Australian Federal Government's recent budget (25 October 2022) provides some clarity around the Government’s commitment to ensuring that Australia has the right skills set to support the economy...

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2 Nov 2022

The ACCC to come after false 'green' claims

The ACCC is carrying out a “green sweep” of websites to identify potentially misleading environmental and sustainability marketing claims. Nicole Mead explains.

27 Oct 2022

DMAW Lawyers partner with the Entrepreneur and Venture Advice Clinic

DMAW Lawyers has thoroughly enjoyed partnering with the Entrepreneur and Venture Advice Clinic at the University of Adelaide Law School in 2022.

25 Oct 2022

Energy, resources and environment update - October 2022

DMAW Lawyers outline key energy, resources, and environmental developments, and updates.

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24 Oct 2022

Congratulations Abby-Rose Hill

DMAW Lawyers congratulates Abby-Rose Hill on her new appointment, from office services assistant to part time law clerk.

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