Read ourPublications Page 6 of 34 Subscribe Publication type Energy & Resources - Feb 2018 Mine rehabilitation and financial assurance - the new regime in Queensland More Summary This newsletter summarises the key components of the recently released Mineral and Energy Resources (Financial Provisioning) Bill 2018 which proposes the introduction of key changes to Queensland's mine rehabilitation and financial assurance regime. Publication type Cyber Risk - Feb 2018 A guide to the new data breach laws More Summary This article summarises the triggers and obligations, and highlights some good-to-know tips on the new mandatory data breach reporting obligations under the Privacy Act. Publication type Feb 2018 Service station liable for failure to distinguish elevated platform More Summary The Queensland Court of Appeal affirms the decision of the District Court in favour of a service station customer who tripped on a raised platform. Publication type Dec 2017 Queensland's new labour hire licensing laws explained and analysed More Summary This article examines how the new licensing scheme will impact the labour hire industry and give public liability insurers greater insight into the risk profile of labour hire providers and users. Publication type Nov 2017 Injury, loss and labour hire – Transfer of risk in the gig economy More Summary In what has been a relative rarity in recent times, a labour hire company has taken up the challenge of establishing that it was not responsible for the negligent actions of one of its employees. Read on to see how it fared and whether host employers need to be concerned. Publication type Sep 2017 Dismissal for alcohol induced 'sickie' found to be unfair More Summary The Fair Work Commission has found that an employee’s actions in voluntarily placing herself in a position where she was unable to work by reason of the consumption of alcohol were a valid reason for dismissal but nonetheless found the dismissal harsh. Publication type Sep 2017 Carter Newell recognised as a leader in Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution More Summary Carter Newell is delighted to announce they have been recognised as a leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution law firm by Doyle’s Guide 2017. Publication type Sep 2017 High Court affirms narrative test for ‘serious injury’ in Humphries v Poljak More Summary A rare referral to the High Court makes clear that 25 year old case Humphries v Poljak remains good law. Publication type Energy & Resources - Sep 2017 Land owners beware - the Polluter Pays for legacy contamination More Summary The ‘polluter pays principle’ is the corner-stone of global environmental policy, and the basis of environmental laws throughout Australia. In Yarra City Council v Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board, the ‘principles’ can be seen in action. Publication type Cyber Risk - Sep 2017 Cyber update - what's going on More Summary Data breaches are occurring more frequently, and with the new mandatory data breach reporting obligations looming, it’s important to understand the nature of the risk so that lessons can be learned. Publication type Aug 2017 Plaintiff’s $151,000 grape claim squashed by the Court of Appeal More Summary Woolworths has successfully appealed the NSW District Court’s findings that staff members were negligent for either causing a suspect grape to fall or failing to identify it on the ground. Publication type Aug 2017 Land Court reviews compensation for ‘material change in circumstances’ More Summary The Land Court of Queensland has handed down its first review of compensation on the basis of material change in circumstances under the petroleum legislation. Publication type Aug 2017 QCAT update: Residential tenancy dispute on appeal More Summary Senior Associate, Andrew Persijn, considers a recent decision of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Source: REIQ Journal, August 2017 Publication type Aug 2017 Employment Practices – best-practice tips for principals More Summary Associate, Michelle Matthew, provides a brief overview of relevant factors to assist principals in understanding their core obligations when appointing and managing agency staff. Source: REIQ Journal, August 2017 Publication type Energy & Resources - Aug 2017 Financial Assurance Reforms – Pooled funds and the new role for Insurance Bonds More Summary The proposed ‘Tailored Solution' will shake up the financial assurance regime in Queensland. Publication type Jul 2017 The importance of a policy's construction as a whole - Malamit Pty Ltd v WFI Insurance Ltd [2017] NSWCA 162 More Summary A recent New South Wales Court of Appeal decision provides a useful illustration of how courts will have regard to an insurance policy's overall construction in interpreting the meaning of key phrases and clauses. Publication type Jul 2017 Avoiding liability for poor workmanship – some best practice guidelines for appointing contractors More Summary Partner, Michael Gapes, discusses the notable increase in claims involving poor workmanship by contractors and the sufficient steps to place property managers in the best possible position to deflect liability back onto the contractor. Source: REIQ... Publication type Jul 2017 Case update – Chief Executive, Department of Justice and Attorney General v Peterson Management Services Pty Ltd More Summary Senior Associate, Andrew Persijn, discusses a recent case update following the initial decision and appeal decisions considering the operation of sections of the former Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000 (Qld). Publication type Jun 2017 Victoria's changing environmental law regime - progress update More Summary In January this year, the Labour Government released its response to the Independent Inquiry into the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and environmental regulation in Victoria. Publication type Jun 2017 The ILUA Imbroglio: Federal Parliament passes legislative fix to the McGlade decision More Summary The Commonwealth Parliament has passed legislation aimed at mitigating the impacts of a decision of the Federal Court that would have potentially invalidated at least 126 area Indigenous Land Use Agreements signed after 2010. « Previous1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 33 34Next » View our latest publications
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