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In March 2020, the Australian Government introduced a suite of changes to the federal insolvency and bankruptcy laws in response to the economic impact of COVID-19. These measures were initially implemented for a six-month period and included increas...
In the next stage of the Government's planning reforms in response to COVID19, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced an $83 million Planning Reform Action Plan. From faster DA assessments to a new class of appeals to the Land and Environment ...
A bill was introduced to the Parliament of Western Australia on 24 June 2020 that seeks to amend the WA Act, entitled the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Amendment (COVID-19 Response) Bill 2020. COVID-19 Respo...
On 13 May 2020, the NSW Government passed the COVID-19 Legislation Amendment (Emergency Measures—Miscellaneous) Bill 2020 (the Bill). The Bill introduces several new amendments to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 19...
In the current climate, it is more important than ever to ensure that you take all the steps you can to protect your business assets. Your business may have the benefit of a security interest in its goods if it is engaged in hire purchase ar...
In an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19, the Australian and state governments have implemented a number of restrictions on the operations of Australian businesses. In these challenging times, it is important for both businesses and individuals to...
The Electronic Transactions Amendment (COVID-19 Witnessing of Documents) Regulation 2020 (NSW) (The Regulations) came into effect on 22 April 2020. It provides clarity on how certain documents can be witnessed via audio visu...
Is a working-from-home injury (or even death) compensable under the workers compensation scheme? The Court of Appeal has examined these issues in the following case. Author:
With the ambition to "keep our economy moving", the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, the Honourable Minister Rob Stokes, has today announced a program to fast-track the planning system and keep construction booming in NSW. While the ...