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Update on the proposed electoral funding and disclosure reforms
Update on the proposed electoral funding and disclosure reforms

12-04-18 | The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters has released its advisory report on the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform) Bill 2017, which aims to prevent foreign influence in elections and increase transparency by banning foreign donations, and requires registration and disclosures by organisations that meet certain thresholds of "political expenditure, including charities.

An age old conundrum—injury or disease?
An age old conundrum—injury or disease?

06-04-18 | For years, claims managers have been grappling with how to characterise an "injury" under workers' compensation law—which is important because it determines whether a causal or merely temporal connection with employment is necessary to establish liability.

Congratulations to Sparke Helmore's five government and insurance 30 Under 30 finalists
Congratulations to Sparke Helmore's five government and insurance 30 Under 30 finalists

29-03-18 | Sparke Helmore Lawyers congratulates Adam Cunynghame, Andrew Keevers, Leith Helsdon and Kelvin Defranciscis from the Government Group, and James Clohesy from the Insurance Group who have been named finalists in the 2018 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards.

Sparke Helmore a finalist in two categories at the 2018 Australasian Law Awards
Sparke Helmore a finalist in two categories at the 2018 Australasian Law Awards

27-03-18 | Sparke Helmore Lawyers has been named a finalist in the "Australian Law Firm of the Year" and "Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year" categories of the 2018 Australasian Law Awards.

Array of new safety obligations set to hit Queensland's Resource Sector
Array of new safety obligations set to hit Queensland's Resource Sector

22-03-18 | On 20 March 2018, Mines and Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham introduced the Mines Legislation (Resources Safety) Amendment Bill to Queensland Parliament, aiming to remedy perceived weaknesses in current mining safety and health laws, and better protect workers.

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Opinion

12-04-18 | The concept of "overtime" is changing. It was commonly understood to mean working in excess of 38 hours (the standard weekly hours for a full time employee). Now, the rule is less clear and many modern awards and enterprise agreements have adopted a second meaning, that of any hours that fall outside the span of an employee's "ordinary hours".

02-04-18 | A look at the Fair Work Commission's decision to remove remaining provisions on abandonment of employment in modern awards.

29-03-18 | Early industry engagement is one way of achieving sound procurement outcomes, faster time to contract and innovative solutions. If properly managed, early industry engagement can occur without compromising procurement integrity and compliance with key procurement policies such as the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.

26-03-18 | In this update, we cover the Takeovers Panel's recent consultation papers on changes to Guidance Note 1: Unacceptable Circumstances (GN 1) and Guidance Note 17: Rights Issues (GN 17). We also look at the revised guidance note on continuous disclosure released by the ASX this month. These revisions will impact all entities listed on the ASX.

23-02-18 | Residential land that is "vacant" in the inner and middle suburbs of Melbourne is now subject to an annual tax of 1% of the property's capital improved value under the Victorian Residential Land Tax, which was introduced on 1 January this year.

14-02-18 | Partner, Board member and Chair of the firm's Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, Gillian Davidson, shares her thoughts about why diversity and inclusion is important for Sparke Helmore and for the legal profession

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Awards

Law Firm of the Year, Occupational Health & Safety Law, Best Lawyers in Australia 2019

Lawyer of the Year, Occupational Health & Safety Law (Adelaide and Melbourne), Best Lawyers in Australia 2019

Listed, Best Lawyers in Australia 2019

Listed, Insurance, 2018 Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide

Listed, Government, 2018 Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide

Recommended, IT & Telecoms, 2018 Legal 500 Asia Pacific

Recommended, Intellectual Property, 2018 Legal 500 Asia Pacific

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