ASIC Cyber Security Proceedings Initiated
ASIC has commenced proceedings against RI Advice Group Pty Ltd in the Federal Court of Australia for alleged failure to have adequate cyber security systems in place. This marks the first time that ASIC have [...]
Vaccinating seafarers – an essential workforce?
In December 2020, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) passed several resolutions specifically addressing the need for seafarers, and other marine personnel, to be designated as key workers. Three vaccines have come to the forefront in [...]
Should I formally document my arrangements with suppliers? The (not so) obvious commercial advantages of Supply Agreements
Should we bother with a Supply Agreement? For a lawyer, the above question is akin to asking “should I tie my shoe laces?” but putting the legal ‘nerd alert’ to one side, there are many [...]
Key Insolvency Reforms You Need to Know!
The Insolvency protections, which were in place since March 2020 (known as the ‘insolvency moratorium’) has now come to an end. Accordingly, those protections afforded by the Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus 2020 (Cth), such [...]
Does COVID-19 Apply to Business Interruption Insurance? – New South Wales Court of Appeals Decision
The New South Wales Court of Appeal has recently handed down a decision that looked into Business Interruption insurance cover and whether COVID-19 related interruptions would be included or excluded. Business Interruption insurance cover historically [...]
Changes to the Miscellaneous Award 2020, make sure your business isn’t caught out!
The Fair Work Commission recently made significant changes to the Miscellaneous Award 2020 (the Miscellaneous Award), which came into effect on 1 July 2020. It is important that all businesses review their current employment arrangements, to ensure [...]
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