Follow
Print this Page
Print page
SAFETY INCIDENT RESPONSE HOTLINE:1800 638 5631800 638 563
Latest articles
Unlocking the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth)—reporting requirements on modern slavery risks are coming
Unlocking the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth)—reporting requirements on modern slavery risks are coming

18-12-18 | On 10 December 2018, the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) received royal assent after passed both houses of Commonwealth parliament and will take effect nationally from 1 January 2019.

Consumer Matters Issue 1
Consumer Matters Issue 1

12-12-18 | In this inaugural issue of Consumer Matters, we consider the Australian Consumer Law highlights from 2018—including a look at the ACCC's current investigations andpriorities—and offer insights into likely developments in 2019.

Insurance Matters Issue 12
Insurance Matters Issue 12

07-12-18 | We're delighted to bring you this 12th issue of Insurance Matters—recapping some of the most significant and game-changing legislative updates from 2018.

Family friendly work arrangements to take effect 1 December 2018
Family friendly work arrangements to take effect 1 December 2018

28-11-18 | In a move that enhances an employee's right to request flexible working arrangements, the Fair Work Commission has confirmed that from 1 December 2018, a model "family friendly working arrangements" term will be inserted into all modern awards.

Do State laws apply to the assessment of damages under the Carriers' Liability Act?
Do State laws apply to the assessment of damages under the Carriers' Liability Act?

16-11-18 | Two recent decisions have considered the Civil Aviation (Carriers' Liability) Act 1959 (Cth)and its interaction with State legislation. The presiding judges took different approaches to deciding whether State-based statutes apply when considering claims made under the Carriers' Act.

See more recent articles...
Opinion

25-10-18 | The Electoral Legislation Amendment Reform Bill reverses proposals that would inhibit a broad range of advocacy by charities in the Government's bid to reduce foreign influence.

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

See more opinion pieces...
Awards

Winner, Insurance, Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2018

Winner, Government, Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2018

Law Firm of the Year, Australasian Law Awards 2018

Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year, Australasian Law Awards 2018

Winner, Insurance, Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2018

Winner, Government, Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2018

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

Sparke Helmore Lawyers

Sparke Helmore Lawyers has a client first approach to everything we do.  We are a firm with more than 800 people working from nine offices across Australia, serving the needs of the insurance, government, financial services, technology, mining, construction and property sectors. Our expertise spans corporate and commercial to construction, workplace to insurance, IP to IPOs, mining to manufacturing, and property to procurement.

Law Firm of the Year 2018