The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) protects consumers from misleading or deceptive conduct and unconscionable conduct. Front-line customer service has always been a high-risk area for businesses, particularly where consumer rights...
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced on 2 February 2025 that it will remove the residential addresses of directors and company secretaries from company extracts purchased via its...
The Federal Government has released the Exposure Draft of the Competition and Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Bill 2026, which will introduce new unfair trading prohibitions to the Australian Consumer...
In a landmark decision (both in abuse cases, and for non-delegable duty scenarios more broadly), the High Court has overturned the majority decision in New South Wales v Lepore (2003)...
AI-powered note-takers are quickly becoming an important productivity tool. While these tools offer efficiency and convenience, risks may arise when AI-generated notes are produced in regulatory investigations or commercial disputes.
When couples separate, most want to avoid conflict, save money and keep things amicable. This often leads to “handshake agreements”- informal arrangements about finances that aren’t documented or legally formalised.
In the aftermath of the Bondi Beach tragedy, the Australian Government has launched a Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. The Royal Commission's terms of reference are broad and...
From 1 January 2026, businesses will be required to notify the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) of certain acquisitions that meet prescribed thresholds and must not complete those transactions...
Australia’s construction sector is undergoing one of its most significant periods of regulatory change in years. As 2025 comes to a close, and to help construction professionals, developers, insurers and...
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has released its 2024/2025 annual report, revealing that 13,327 notifications were received about health practitioners nationally.
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This case applies a broad test of causation to demonstrate that a connection between a plaintiff's injury and subsequent impairment is enough to maintain recovery for NDIS supports, even if...
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