18 Oct 2024

Cyber Security Bill 2024 – be alert, not alarmed

On 9 October 2024, the Cyber Security Bill 2024 (the Bill) was introduced to Parliament. The Bill was introduced as part of the Australian Cyber Security Legislative Package, which implements initiatives under the Australian Cyber Security Strategy...

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28 Aug 2024

7 Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods to Consider Before Going to Court

Before heading into the courtroom, consider these 7 alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods. ADR can often provide a quicker, more cost effective way to resolve disputes.

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6 Mar 2024

Managing the hiring of contractors in 2024

Changes introduced under the second of the Federal Government's Closing Loopholes Bills will affect Australian businesses which engage contractors and other service providers. Paul Dugan and Lachlan Chuong explain.

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23 Nov 2023

Preventing a cyber breach investigation being used against your business

Calls for safe harbour laws to protect organisations from information gathered during investigations of data breaches being used against them in legal actions are gaining traction. The Minister for Home Affairs has flagged new safe harbour laws...

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10 Nov 2023

Privacy Act prosecutions begin

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has commenced the first of their kind proceedings in the Federal Court for breaches of the Privacy Act.

5 Oct 2023

Probationary periods in peril

It is often assumed that an employer need not have or give any reason for terminating an employee’s employment during a probationary period. However, a recent High Court decision against Qantas highlights the importance of employers exercising caution...

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17 Mar 2023

Latitude Financial breach - another reminder of cyber security risks from data held by third party service providers

Paul Dugan discusses the recent Latitude Financial breach as another reminder of cyber security risks from data held by third party service providers.

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20 Feb 2023

Fair Work Ombudsman turns up the heat – ‘85 Degrees’ franchisor faces legal liability for franchisees’ breaches of Fair Work Act

For the first time, the Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced proceedings against a franchisor for failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that its franchisees did not contravene the Fair Work Act. Paul Dugan and Kylie Dunn explain.

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17 Feb 2023

To keep or not to keep – Retention of employee COVID-19 vaccination information

In the midst of COVID-19 many businesses collected COVID-19 vaccination information from their employees in order to comply with pandemic laws. As we return to pre-pandemic norms, what can or should happen with this information?

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