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Get out of gaol free – Australian Government announces temporary changes to insolvency laws in response to novel coronavirus outbreak

As part of its second stimulus package in response to the developing novel coronavirus pandemic announced on 22 March 2020, the Australian Government has extended a lifeline to individuals and businesses facing financial distress by way of temporary ...

Published by Chiara Rawlins
23 March, 2020
Corporate

COVID-19: How will this affect your lease?

As the Australian Government takes measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus, it has this week imposed new restrictions pursuant to the Public Health (COVID-19 Mass Gatherings) Order 2020 under the Public Health Act 2010. The Order prohibits al...

Published by McCabes News
20 March, 2020
Corporate

COVID-19 for employers

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been receiving numerous queries about employers' rights and obligations with respect to pay, leave, and working from home. We have developed the below resources which we hope will assist with managing yo...

Published by McCabes News
19 March, 2020
Corporate Advisory

Impact of COVID-19 on your contract: Force Majeure

As the world fights to contain and mitigate the impact of COVID-19, the economic impacts are likely to be severe: consumer confidence dropping, supply lines thwarted, public equities in free fall. With Australia's economy being directly impacted by t...

Published by Foez Dewan
19 March, 2020
Commercial

Can a contract impacted by COVID-19 be lawfully terminated?

The impact of restrictions put in place to combat COVID-19 has the potential to cause substantial financial losses from unfulfilled contracts. As such businesses may wish to explore whether they are able to lawfully terminate contracts before they in...

Published by Chiara Rawlins
18 March, 2020
Corporate

Out at sea looking for a safe harbour: directors’ duties in the face of COVID-19

With the rampant spread of COVID-19 worldwide, there are increasing concerns as to the financial impact of the outbreak. With forced business closures a potential reality, it seems inevitable that the Australian economy is on its way to a recession. ...

Published by Chiara Rawlins
18 March, 2020
Commercial

Cyber risk during COVID-19 Pandemic: Are your cyber security protocols sufficient?

Unfortunately, we are already seeing COVID-19 being used by cybercriminals looking to capitalise on the public’s fear and uncertainty. In particular, cybercriminals are using COVID-19 to lure unsuspecting individuals into phishing scams. With a...

Published by Andrew Lacey
17 March, 2020
Insurance

Indemnity, liability and quantum: the personal injury trifecta examined in the context of labour-hire arrangements

To what extent is a labour-hire employer negligent when its employee is injured on the premises of a ‘host’? Can a liability insurer rely on an employment-related exclusion clause in the policy to deny the occupier indemnity? What is requ...

Published by McCabes News
16 March, 2020
Commercial

Will my Business Insurance cover me for the impact of COVID-19?

It is inevitable that many Australian businesses will be either directly or indirectly impacted by COVID-19. This may be due to infected staff, travel and import restrictions, or a lack of customers due to people self-isolating, but it will have the ...

Published by Foez Dewan
16 March, 2020
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