Victoria’s dangerous goods laws are set for a significant overhaul, with new legislation passed to modernise and strengthen the State’s regulatory framework. The reforms follow the Independent Review of the Dangerous Goods Act 1985 and associated regulations, led by Andrew Palmer KC. The Review was commissioned following major chemical fires associated with illegal chemical stockpiling [...]
You may have recently heard about changes to Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) laws. From 1 July 2026, the AML/CTF regime expanded to cover certain services provided by a range of professions, including lawyers, accountants, conveyancers and real estate professionals. For law firms, this means new obligations when providing certain types of legal [...]
The Victorian Government has introduced the Equal Opportunity Amendment (Work from Home) Bill 2026, (“WFH Bill”), which aims to create a statutory right for eligible employees to work from home (WFH), into state Parliament. The Bill has not yet been passed. If it passes Parliament, it will allow eligible employees to work from home for [...]
The recent Federal Court decision in ASIC v Bekier (Liability Judgment) [2026] is a timely reminder of the high standards expected of company directors and officers. The case arose from governance failures at The Star Entertainment Group (“The Star”). The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) alleged that former CEO and Managing Director Matthias Bekier [...]