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Changes to Privacy Act now in force

On 26 October 2022 the Federal Government introduced the Privacy Legislation Amendment (Enforcement and Other Measures) Bill 2022 (Cth)

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December 14, 2022


Positive duty on employers to eliminate sexual harassment, discrimination and victimisation in the workplace

The Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act (Respect at Work Act) received Royal Assent on 12

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December 14, 2022


“Secure Jobs Better Pay” amendments – Pay secrecy and cap on fixed term contracts

As part of the Federal Government’s implementation of recommendations from the Respect@Work report, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment

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December 14, 2022


Can I pay my award covered employees commission only?

Only if the award expressly allows it!  If the award does not expressly permit payment on a commission-only basis, instead of weekly

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December 14, 2022


Planning appeals: Online portals – when is it not reasonable to expect a person to have made a representation?

In the context of appeals against decisions to grant discretionary planning approval, a third party may apply to join an appeal

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November 17, 2022


Update on major changes to Competition and Consumer Act

On 13 October 2022, Page Seager Lawyers published an article that discussed the Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better

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November 17, 2022


Crackdown on privacy breaches – increased penalties and enforcement

In the wake of recent high profile data breaches, the Federal Government introduced the Privacy Legislation Amendment (Enforcement and

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November 17, 2022


Director Identification Numbers: Last chance to apply

The deadline is fast approaching for all directors to have a Director Identification Number (Director ID). Penalties will apply to

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November 17, 2022


New Bill to legislate 10 days paid family domestic violence leave

On 28 July 2022, the Federal Government introduced the Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2022 (Bill).

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October 13, 2022


Major changes to Competition and Consumer Act – prohibition of unfair contract terms and increased penalties for breach of the Act

On 28 September 2022, the Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Bill 2022 (Bill) was introduced by the Federal

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October 13, 2022


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