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Employment & Safety Update – 6 May 2020

Can I require my employees to download the CovidSafe app? The Federal Government has released the “CovidSafe” app to assist medical

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May 6, 2020


Working remotely: Complying with privacy legislation and preventing data breaches

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, many organisations have implemented or expanded remote working arrangements for employees. Working

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April 22, 2020


Employment & Safety Update – 22 April 2020

Reduction of employees’ wages – COVID-19 A huge number of businesses have been severely impacted by COVID-19 and are looking to

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April 22, 2020


Breaking Update: COVID-19 Amendments to Fair Work Act pass Federal Parliament

Late last night, Federal Parliament passed legislation to enact part of the Government’s economic stimulus package in response to

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April 9, 2020


Commercial Tenancy Code for the COVID-19 period

The Federal Government yesterday announced the detail for a mandatory Commercial Tenancy Code for the COVID-19 period. The Code sets

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April 8, 2020


COVID-19 and contract law – new contracts entered into during a pandemic

With the effects of COVID-19 impacting businesses, newly formed contracts must have provisions which adequately respond to the issues

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April 8, 2020


How does the JobKeeper payment affect workers compensation weekly payments?

In response to the devastating impact of COVID-19 on some sectors of the Australian economy, the Australian Government on 30 March 2020

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April 8, 2020


FIRB approvals for foreign investors

The Federal Government has announced temporary changes to the foreign investment review framework which will remain in place for the

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April 3, 2020


COVID-19 FAQs for employers

Employers now face significant employment and safety challenges in trying to manage their workforces as a result of the COVID-19 virus.

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April 3, 2020


Changes to property leasing – new COVID-19 Government regulation

The Tasmanian Government has introduced the COVID-19 Disease Emergency (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020. The purpose of the Act is

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April 3, 2020


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