Fair Work Legislation Amendment 2022 – What does this mean for employers?
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 (Cth) has recently come into effect, with key changes set to affect all employers. What does this mean forRead More
What happens if I agree to T&Cs without reading them?
You see an intriguing ad online about the incredible deal a company has for its Christmas sales. You search up its website or press its link and decide to purchaseRead More
An important milestone: The Respect@Work Bill
The Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 passed both houses of Parliament on 28 November. It received royal assent shortly after on 12 December. Why isRead More
Uncovering the Changes in Unfair Contract Terms: A Guide for Businesses in Australia
Recently, the Government amended the Australian Consumer Law and the Australian Securities and Investment Act 2001 in order to provide additional protections for parties who sign up to unfair termsRead More
Are “shapemarks” actually distinguishing?
Companies have long had the ability to register “shapemarks”, which are a subset of trademarks that allow 3 dimensional shapes to receive trademark protection. This means competitors cannot copy orRead More
Updates to the Franchising Code of Conduct as of April 2022
Make sure your franchise is compliant with the April 2022 amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct to avoid facing substantial fines. It is a requirement that all franchisors stayRead More
What is the Online Safety Act 2021?
On the 23rd of January 2022 , the Online Safety Act 2021 came into effect. The Act serves to bolster and expand existing online safety laws by providing a clearRead More
