31-40 of 2178 results
Getting to the point: mandatory vaccinations in the workplace
Webinar: Getting to the point: mandatory vaccinations in the workplace ...
The first word on group costs orders in class actions
The Supreme Court of Victoria has provided significant first guidance on the operation of its new group costs order regime for class actions. ...
High Court defamation decision means businesses could be responsible for comments posted on their social media pages
In proceedings relating to alleged defamation of Dylan Voller, the High Court has confirmed that the administrators of public social media pages are 'publishers' of comments posted by third parties and members of the public on their page, for the purposes of defamation law. ...
Reviewing Australia’s payment system review: the major recommendations
The Final Report of the Treasury's Review of the Australian Payments System (Final Report) was released on 30 August 2021, following a consultation process with stakeholders from November to December 2020. Treasury has indicated that further consultation on the recommendations in the Final Report will be conducted ahead of the Government finalising a response. ...
Food and beverage law bulletin
Sugar and alcohol labels under the microscope, including new requirements for alcoholic beverages to display pregnancy labels; minimising regulatory risk regarding misleading conduct on the sale and promotion of food products; COVID-19 and food; and class actions in the sector. ...
ESG and funds management: lessons from the UK and Europe
Webinar: ESG and funds management: lessons from the UK and Europe ...
Essential Services Commission: new powers on the horizon
On 7 September 2021, the Essential Services Commission (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Amendment Bill 2021 (the Bill) was introduced to the Victorian Parliament. The Bill significantly strengthens the Essential Services Commission (ESC)'s compliance and enforcement powers to give effect to the Victorian Government's Energy Fairness Plan. ...
Is Australia's merger control regime really broken and is such significant change required?
ACCC Chair Rod Sims has outlined for debate the ACCC's proposals to overhaul Australia's merger control regime. We are not convinced the system is broken. We consider that the ACCC's proposals are an over-correction to address a problem that has not been demonstrated to exist. ...
Pathways forward: the ESB's final advice on Post-2025 Market Design released
The uptake of small and large-scale renewable energy, and the growth of demand-side technologies, has necessitated a new, fit-for-purpose electricity system that can recognise and respond to the changing energy landscape. In this insight, we discuss the key changes from the ESB. ...