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Model Code of Practice
In January 2024, Safe Work Australia released a model WHS Code of Practice for Sexual and Gender-based Harassment, providing practical guidance on how to eliminate or minimise the risk of sexual and gender-based harassment at work.
Respect@Work – Sex discrimination and the positive duty
The Australian Human Rights Commission, which is responsible for investigating breaches of the new positive duty, has issued guidelines to be met by organisations to demonstrate they comply with the duty.
Wage increase for early childhood educators
This week, the Australian Government announced it would fund a 15% increase to wages for early childhood educators, including out of school hours care (OSHC) employees.
Changes introduced in the Privacy Legislation Amendment (Enforcement and Other Measures) Act 2022
The Privacy Legislation Amendment (Enforcement and Other Measures) Act 2022, which commenced on 13 December 2022, introduced targeted measures to enhance the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)’s ability to regulate in line with community expectations and protect Australians’ privacy in the digital environment.
2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy Snapshot
On 22 November 2023, the Australian Government released the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy (the Strategy). The goal of the strategy is for Australia to become a world leader in cyber security by 2030, and to build stronger cyber defences to enable our citizens and businesses to prosper, and to build cyber resilience so we can …
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Key employment law changes 1 July 2024 through to 1 January 2025
In addition to recent changes around fixed term contracts, there are a significant number of employment law changes coming into effect starting in July and continuing through to 1 January 2025. We have briefly outlined these below, and we encourage organisations to contact us to ensure their operations are compliant with each change.
Careful when taking on the big Boss – a lesson on section 60 and trade marks resembling those with a reputation in Australia
The recent decision in Hugo Boss Trade Mark Management GmbH & Co. KG v Boss Up Pty Ltd [2024] ATMO 129 demonstrates that a graphic device or logo in a trade mark may not be enough to obtain registration where a prominent feature of the mark resembles an existing mark with a reputation in Australia.
ASIC approves amended banking Code of Conduct
The Banking Code of Practice (the Code) outlines the standards of service and practice for banks in dealing with small business, guarantors and individual customers. The primary aim of the Code is to offer customers safeguards and protections beyond what is stipulated by law. It is designed to complement legal requirements and, in some instances, …
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Making strategic planning effective – fresh eyes and objectivity of an external facilitator
Spending time on developing the strategic direction of a company is one of the most important roles of the Board. Equally important is monitoring both how that strategy is being implemented, and how the operating environment might be changing to affect strategic direction and priorities.
The value of board surveys and board performance reviews
At the end of a board meeting do you feel flat, or energised? Taking note of your energy and whether you feel negative or flat after a meeting can be an indicator that the board is not working effectively and probably not creating value for the company.