Key Takeaways The new Bankruptcy Regulations 2021 (Cth) (Incoming Regulations) commenced on 1 April 2021. The Regulations substantively update the Bankruptcy Regulations 1966 (Cth) (Sunsetting…
In a watershed decision on 19 March 2021, the full Federal Court upheld an appeal brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) against…
Key Takeaways The Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2021 has been passed by Parliament, albeit in a significantly compromised form…
On Sunday 28 March 2021, the Moratorium on Evictions and Prohibited Actions under the Commercial Tenancy (Covid-19 Response) Act 2021 (WA) (COVID Response Act) will…
The Australian Government has introduced new laws targeting illegal phoenix activity (Phoenixing). From 18 February 2021, company directors will be inhibited from backdating their resignation…
The Federal Government has recently announced that it will soon be introducing harsh penalties for individuals who participate in online trolling and for companies who…
The Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Bill 2020 (WA) (Bill) was introduced into the WA Parliament on 23 September 2020. The Bill sought to…