WESTFIELD LOCKS OUT RETAILERS AMID RENT BATTLE
Update 25 August 2020 The Victorian Government has announced that the ban on evictions and rental increases will be extended until 31 December 2020 – noting however that this has not yet been passe...
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...
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...
The federal government’s response to the ACCC digital platform inquiry – What changes can we expect?
On 12 December 2019, the Federal Government released a statement in response to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Digital Platforms Inquiry final report. This final report ou...
Rosalyn Gladwin on panel about Amazon for Retail Global Events
We are proud to announce that Rosalyn Gladwin, the Principal of Gladwin Legal, spoke on the panel for Retail Global Events on the importance of trademarks and brand protection on Amazon. When Ama...
Netherlands, a front runner in child labour prevention
Recently the Dutch senate established itself as a progressive frontrunner in combating child labour practices in global supply chains by voting to adopt the Child Labour Due Diligence Bill. The...
Are you protecting your customers data? Why data privacy is so critical to the customer experience.
If you think about the number of ‘junk’ emails you receive from the countless companies you have ‘subscribed’ to over the years, how many emails would that be? In being subscribed to these newsletters...
Key takeaways for businesses from the ACCC Digital Platforms Inquiry
On the 26 July 2019 the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) released the final report into the Digital Platforms Inquiry. Prompted by the rise of advertising on digital platfor...
Are your ads misleading? Samsung in court over water- resistant phone ads
On the 4 July 2019, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has lodged proceedings against Samsung with the Federal Court of Australia, alleging that Samsung Galaxy phone advertiseme...
Do you want more website sales?
When considering accessibility, most people would consider wheelchair ramps and accessible toilets and tactile and audible elevator signals for those with vision impairment. But have you considered th...
How to word your warranties
Do you provide a warranty against defects for your goods and services? Mandatory wording may apply under Australian Consumer Law. What is a warranty against defects? Suppliers and manufacturer...
Toughening Gift Card Consumer Laws
Last year, NSW legislation came into effect requiring gift cards to have a minimum expiry period of 3 years. In a similar vein, Federal legislation passed on 25 October 2018, amending the Compet...