From www.claytonutz.com: The Federal Government plans to ban non-compete clauses for workers earning less than the high-income threshold under the Fair Work Act and will consult on the implications for higher earners and clauses restraining client solicitation.… read more
From jbsolicitors.com.au: Unraveling de facto relationships in Queensland, this overview details recognition under the Family Law Act, property settlement, parenting plans, and frequently asked questions.… read more
From gtlaw.com.au: The High Court’s recent decision clarified the term “understanding” in Australian competition law, emphasising the need for communication and commitment between parties.
This review discusses the impact of the decision on future cases, particularly those involving ACCC.… read more
From mcw.com.au: Queensland’s Pharmacy Business Ownership Act 2024 seeks to restrict pharmacy ownership to registered pharmacists and their close adult relatives, introducing key eligibility and interest tests.… read more
From jws.com.au: The Product Lifecycle Responsibility Bill 2025 (NSW) establishes a product stewardship scheme requiring brand owners to manage their products’ impacts throughout their lifecycle, with an initial focus on batteries.… read more
From Legalvision.com.au: Licensing and franchising are two distinct business models that offer different levels of control and involvement for brand expansion.
Businesses can choose licensing for flexibility and minimal regulation, or franchising for structured support and greater oversight.… read more
From www.holmanwebb.com.au: Starting 1 July 2026, clients engaging lawyers, real estate professionals, or accountants will be required to provide extensive personal and corporate documentation to comply with new Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing reforms.… read more
From www.holdingredlich.com: The English Supreme Court clarified that the 1-year time bar in Article III Rule 6 of the Hague and Hague-Visby Rules applies to all claims for breach of duty by the carrier, including misdelivery, even after discharge.… read more
From gtlaw.com.au: APRA has put forth eight proposals aimed at bolstering its prudential governance framework for financial institutions, reflecting the need for enhanced governance highlighted by significant failings in the industry.… read more
From gtlaw.com.au: ACCC’s draft merger process guidelines, now open for consultation, offer new insights into the proposed merger regime, highlighting changes to application requirements, timing, confidentiality, and non-compete exemptions.… read more
From piperalderman.com.au: The Australian government proposed amendments to the Australian Consumer Law to enhance consumer protection against unfair trading practices, as outlined in the Unfair Trading Practices Consultation released in November 2024.… read more
From www.russellkennedy.com.au: The ACCC has released Draft Process Guidelines for Australia’s new merger control regime, set to take effect on January 1, 2026, which introduces mandatory notification for certain mergers.… read more
From www.claytonutz.com: The Australian Communications and Media Authority fined Telstra $626,000 for sending nearly 10.5 million text messages that violated the Spam Act due to a non-compliant unsubscribe facility.… read more
From www.claytonutz.com: Australia’s Consumer Data Right aims to improve the portability and use of consumer data but faces challenges such as high compliance costs and limited uptake.… read more
From mcw.com.au: The new Franchising Code of Conduct 2025 introduces 11 significant changes that franchisors should be aware of, ranging from defining when a franchise arises to the importance of compliance with the new code.… read more