Insights for August 2020

03/08/2020 - Victoria's work restrictions – considerations for all Australian employers 06/08/2020 - Administrative law updater: How to construe statutory schemes 06/08/2020 - Data breaches during COVID-19: Insights and best practice tips from the OAIC 06/08/2020 - Five (un)easy pieces: some possible solutions to the D&O dilemma 06/08/2020 - Future mining projects in NSW will happen (with restrictions) under new Strategic Statement 06/08/2020 - Major projects & construction 5 Minute Fix 58 06/08/2020 - NSW moves to reform planning for build-to-rent and affordable, seniors and social housing 06/08/2020 - Payment withholding requests and statutory charges: Upstream parties beware! 06/08/2020 - Resource authority holders not liable for pre-existing conditions 06/08/2020 - Telegram! NSW looking to future-proof regulatory frameworks to enhance productivity 06/08/2020 - The Dreamworld tragedy: the Coroner's findings, the prosecution and lessons learnt 06/08/2020 - The Full Federal Court changes the game for lorry owner drivers 06/08/2020 - The Full Federal Court raises the bar on genuine independent contractor arrangements 06/08/2020 - Three's a crowd: Federal Court queries employee/independent contractor distinction and "Odco" labour hire arrangements 10/08/2020 - Global Legal Insights - Pricing and Reimbursement 2020 12/08/2020 - Making a "greenwashing" claim? The New Zealand Commerce Commission guidance could help Australian businesses 13/08/2020 - High Court gives employers some relief by fixing unreasonable view of personal leave accruals 17/08/2020 - Copyright changes will make it easier for governments to provide online services 17/08/2020 - Higher threshold for disciplinary action and more permanent employment on the way for Queensland public service 17/08/2020 - It's time to give your whistleblowing program a COVID-19 refresh 17/08/2020 - Major projects & construction 5 Minute Fix 59 17/08/2020 - The danger of losing control: authorised use of a trade mark and the exercise of "control" by a trade mark owner 17/08/2020 - They could never tear us apart – an update on separate determinations 17/08/2020 - Virtual shareholder meetings during COVID-19: are they here to stay? 18/08/2020 - Administrative law updater: In the course of duty 18/08/2020 - Government services 5 Minute Fix 05 18/08/2020 - Managing the risk of WHS incidents while working from home 18/08/2020 - NSW's new Housing Diversity SEPP to facilitate integrated social housing redevelopment 18/08/2020 - Procurements made easier, but corruption and integrity risks remain 18/08/2020 - Queensland's streamlined approach to nature conservation 19/08/2020 - Development and decision-making: Parliament tables Report of the Inquiry into the City of Perth 24/08/2020 - ASIC proceeding against AFS licensee for cyber and data security breaches may impact all licensees