14 Feb 2022

Alert: Unfair contract amendments

Following an extensive review and consultation process a new bill has now been introduced to the federal parliament to amend and extend the regulation of unfair contract terms in standard form small business contracts. Paul Dugan and Nicole Mead explain.

10 Feb 2022

High Court gives green light to independent contractor arrangements

Recently the High Court handed down two very significant judgments on test cases about the legal distinction between independent contractors and employees. Paul Dugan, Kylie Dunn and Lachlan Chuong explain.

26 Jan 2022

Energy, resources and environment update - January 2022

Peter Kupniewski, Chris Floreani and Nicole Mead summarise some key developments for businesses operating in the energy and resources sector.

18 Jan 2022

Full Federal Court clarifies once and for all that statutory set-off is not available to answer an unfair preference claim

On 16 December 2021, the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia handed down its judgment in Morton as Liquidator of MJ Woodman Electrical Contractors Pty Ltd v Metal Manufacturers Pty Limited [2021] FCAFC 228...