Mandatory vaccinations: Can I collect my employees’ private information?

Victorian workers are soon to be back on-site, according to the Government Roadmap. Mandatory vaccinations are required for most people returning to the workplace under Government Directions released...

October 21, 2021

NSW COVID-19 Freedoms: What are the vaccination rules for businesses?

The long-awaited date of 11 October 2021 has arrived, where fully vaccinated people in NSW can now access all open businesses. This article provides a summary of the vaccination rules and your obligat...

October 14, 2021

LMCT Plus giveaways: What are the legal considerations?

Giveaway competitions like those promoted by LMCT Plus* have become a popular marketing strategy for businesses. People love to win free products and services, which makes giveaway competitions an eff...

October 4, 2021

Why you may need to offer casual employees a permanent job

The Federal Government introduced several changes to workplace laws earlier this year, including the requirement to consider converting casual employees to permanent employees. Importantly, under the...

September 30, 2021

NSW COVID-19 commercial leases: Can I be evicted for not paying rent?

The NSW Government has reintroduced protections for commercial tenants under the Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2021. The regulation came into effect on 13 August 2021, and a...

September 20, 2021

Respect at Work: What are the new sexual harassment laws?

The safety and wellbeing of employees is fundamental to the success of any business. New laws addressing sexual harassment in the workplace are soon to come into effect in Australia, and businesses sh...

September 16, 2021

How do I protect my trade mark internationally?

Registering your trade mark in Australia is a crucial first step to protecting your brand. However, many businesses now have global reach and operate internationally due to the internet. While this al...

September 6, 2021

COVID-19 rent relief now available for Victorian businesses: Are you eligible?

COVID-19 rent relief is now available for eligible tenants in Victoria under the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme Regulations 2021, effective as of 24 August 2021. The legislation affects many commerc...

August 30, 2021

The Australian Consumer Law has changed: Is your business aware?

The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) governs many business transactions and provides protections for consumers under the law. New changes to the ACL which came into effect on 1 July 2021 have broadened t...

August 26, 2021

COVID-19 rent relief updates: How does this affect my commercial lease in Victoria?

The Victorian Government has introduced new legislation regarding commercial leases impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme Act 2021, which passed both houses of...

August 19, 2021

Workplace rights: Can I require my staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19?

As Australia continues to fight COVID-19, businesses are seeking clarity on mandatory coronavirus vaccinations. This article explains the legal framework surrounding COVID-19 vaccinations in the workp...

August 12, 2021

What happens when someone infringes my trade mark?

Protecting your trade mark is crucial to the success of your business. After striving to build a strong reputation and safeguard your intellectual property, the last thing you want is to have an infri...

August 9, 2021