Insights for May 2017

01/05/2017 - Definitions and details 01/05/2017 - Dismissal and free speech: Full Federal Court considers implied right in employment context 01/05/2017 - Tips for managing disciplinary matters with the TPB 05/05/2017 - Streamlined civil process promises better, cheaper, more efficient justice 09/05/2017 - Open data and mandatory comprehensive credit reporting on the way for banks and fintech? 10/05/2017 - Changes to FIRB New Dwelling Exemption Certificates (for apartment developments) 10/05/2017 - Federal Budget 2017: banks, property investors and multinationals in the spotlight 10/05/2017 - Major changes on the way for Australian banking and financial services sector in the Federal Budget 11/05/2017 - "But I want to keep making it!" Who owns a signature dish when the chef responsible moves on? 11/05/2017 - A tailored solution to financial assurance and rehabilitation - all stakeholders to (be)spoken for 11/05/2017 - An offer not to be refused: the cost(s) of unreasonable rejection of an offer of compromise 11/05/2017 - Fee, FIFO, fum: Changes to the FIFO workforce are to come 11/05/2017 - Getting to know the new Queensland Planning Act 2016: minor changes to changing development applications and approvals 11/05/2017 - Just what the doctor ordered: proposed reforms to Therapeutic Goods Regime 11/05/2017 - Managing litigation risk Part 1: stop disputes arising 11/05/2017 - More transparency on the way: the Government's response to recommendations on Australia's Foreign Investment Review Framework 11/05/2017 - Referrer beware: proceed with caution when contemplating "refer a friend" promotions 11/05/2017 - The enforceability of international restraints: a business protection tool 11/05/2017 - The final report into the Australian Consumer Law says … tougher penalties! 11/05/2017 - The right to call an unconditional bank guarantee – do you say it best when you say nothin' at all? 25/05/2017 - A potential Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement: Excellent news for exporters, investors and service providers 25/05/2017 - Amendments to the new Tasmanian planning system 25/05/2017 - Bullying at the boardroom table can now go to the Fair Work Commission 25/05/2017 - Don't get wet! Avoid opening the floodgates on "reasonable administrative action" 25/05/2017 - Enterprise agreement drafting: the value of getting it right - and the way to do it 25/05/2017 - Getting to know the new Queensland Planning Act 2016: offences, enforcement and Planning and Environment Court changes 25/05/2017 - How the fine print can affect criminal prosecutions: defeating fraudsters with terms and conditions 25/05/2017 - Labour hire companies can't rely on host employers' processes to dismiss an employee 25/05/2017 - Managing litigation risk Part 2: preventing disputes escalating 25/05/2017 - Safe harbour and ipso facto insolvency reforms coming soon 25/05/2017 - Significant changes proposed to the National Access Regime 25/05/2017 - Smooth sailing ahead for anti-piracy website blocking orders 25/05/2017 - Taking sewage seriously 26/05/2017 - Overhaul of Commonwealth procurement on the way, so get ready now 29/05/2017 - New labour hire licensing laws in Queensland will affect providers and their clients