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Causation in Industrial Deafness matters—s 17 WCA clarified
Causation in Industrial Deafness matters—s 17 WCA clarified

06-09-18 | In Hay v Commonwealth Steel Company Pty Ltd [2018] NSWWCCPD 31, Mr Hay brought a claim in 2017 for lump sum compensation and hearing aids arising from industrial deafness caused by his employment with the Respondent. Liability for the claim was declined on the basis that the claim had been brought out of time.

Changes to the Crown lands legislation—what local government needs to know
Changes to the Crown lands legislation—what local government needs to know

06-09-18 | On 1 July 2018, the remaining provisions of the Crown Lands Management Act 2016 (CLM Act) commenced operation and the Office of Local Government has recently rolled out training to prepare local Councils. The CLM Act has replaced various Crown land legislation and introduced significant changes to the management of Crown land by local Councils. This alert outlines some of those changes.

Workplace Matters 13
Workplace Matters 13

31-08-18 | Welcome to Issue 13 of Workplace Matters, a digital publication bringing you the latest legal updates in safety and employment directly from our experts.

Proposed amendments to the NSW Security of Payment Act
Proposed amendments to the NSW Security of Payment Act

29-08-18 | The New South Wales government has released proposed amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (the Act) for public consultation until 18 September 2018.

Are you prepared for new whistleblower protections?
Are you prepared for new whistleblower protections?

03-08-18 | Companies may need to update existing whistleblower policies by 1 January 2019 to remain compliant with the new whistleblower protection laws.

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Opinion

30-04-18 | You enter into a contract for supplies or services on behalf of the Commonwealth and under the contract you agree to pay the contractor on a recurring basis for work performed. The arrangement is going well, until the contractor asks you to pay amounts due under the contract to someone else instead...

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".

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.

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

19-01-18 | The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has found that evidence of an employer-employee relationship (before a formalised employment contract has been executed) is sufficient for the employer to be liable for workers' compensation.

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