What are the changes to NSW liquor laws?
Liquor laws govern the activities of many businesses, especially those in the entertainment and hospitality industries. From December 2020, the NSW government began to roll-out changes to NSW liquor l...
Australian Consumer Law to cover more consumers – Important update for retailers
NOTE: The information in this article has been updated as of July 2021. Click here for updates. The new Treasury Laws Amendment (Acquisition as Consumer—Financial Thresholds) Regulations 2020 (Regula...
We are in this month’s issue of Retail World!
Retail World is one of the most trusted and respected source of information for the Retail industry through their monthly magazine. As you might know, we typically contribute to this magazine every mo...
Growing Privacy Concerns Over Tik Tok – takeaways for retailers
TikTok is an app with a cult following rivalling giants such as YouTube and Instagram, which essentially encourages users to create and share short videos – often dance challenges and social commentar...
RETAIL LAW UPDATE: COVID-19 SME Guarantee Scheme extension
The Treasurer has announced a post-September tailoring of the Covid-19 SME Guarantee Scheme to serve more businesses. The Scheme will be available for new loans made by participating lenders until the...
Gladwin Legal wins Leading Experts in Retail Law 2020 – Australia
We are thrilled to announce that Gladwin Legal has been awarded Leading Experts in Retail Law 2020 – Australia in the APAC Australian Enterprise Awards. APAC Insider is a leading publication th...
Privacy Awareness Week – More relevant than ever
This week is Privacy Awareness Week in Australia, an annual event that highlights the importance of protecting personal information. It is promoted by a forum of privacy authorities in the Asia Pacifi...
Did you know there is legislation governing the use of the term “ANZAC”?
In the lead up to Anzac day its important to note that if you are contemplating running a promotion or event incorporating the word "ANZAC" that you comply with the legal requirements for use of this...
ACCC’s focus for 2020 – are you it?
On 25 February 2020, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission released its Compliance and Enforcement Policy for 2020. There are a number of key priority areas that the ACCC has identified s...
Latest Development in Digital Platforms Regulation
On 10 February 2020, the Treasurer, the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP, issued the Competition and Consumer (Price Inquiry – Digital Advertising Services) Direction 2020 (Direction). The Direction authorises...
FREE DOWNLOADABLE: Retail Head Office & HR Manager Action Plan for COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
It is a difficult time for all retailers, but in this volatile situation, Retail HR Managers are in a particularly tough position, where there is little clear guidance or regulation on how to deal wit...
FREE DOWNLOADABLE: Retail Store Hygiene Guidelines (COVID-19)
Retailers cannot simply just ask store staff to work from home. How can a store manager manage a store from the kitchen table? We get that. If your team (or customers) contract Coronavirus, y...