Tuesday, 01 May 2012 12:00
Google Adwords Of A Competitor Business Held To Be A Breach Of Law
The Federal Court of Australia held that using Google AdWords of a competitor's business or reputation is a breach by…
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Monday, 02 April 2012 12:00
Directors Held Liable
In the case of Keating v Fry [2012] WASC 15, both the directors and company were convicted and fined under…
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Wednesday, 01 February 2012 12:00
A Warning To Employers Who Dismiss Employees On Sick Leave
Section 352 of the Fair Work Act 2009 protects employees who are on sick leave due to illness or injuries…
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Tuesday, 03 January 2012 12:00
New Work Health & Safety Laws
The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) (the “WHS Act”) commenced on 1 January 2012. The WHS Act replaces…
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Thursday, 01 September 2011 12:00
Personal Property Securities
The new personal property securities regime in the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 will commence in October 2011. It combines…
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Thursday, 01 September 2011 12:00
Changes To Warranties For Goods And Services
There will be changes to warranties provided by suppliers or manufacturers to consumers in relation to goods or services. Warranties…
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Friday, 01 July 2011 12:00
Award Minimum Wage Increase
Award Minimum wages increased by 3.4% from 1 July 2011. This change increased the federal weekly minimum wage to $589.30…
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Friday, 01 July 2011 12:00
Director's Liability To Pay Employee Superannuation Contributions
From 1 July 2011, company directors are personally liable for their company’s failure to pay employee superannuation guarantee amounts unless…
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