Introduction From 1 April 2023, Queensland’s new work health and safety Code of Practice, ‘Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work’ (Code) requires workplaces to eliminate or minimise psychosocial ...
Introduction From 1 April 2023, Queensland’s new work health and safety Code of Practice, ‘Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work’ (Code) requires workplaces to eliminate or minimise psychosocial ...
Introduction From 1 April 2023, Queensland’s new work health and safety Code of Practice, ‘Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work’ (Code) requires workplaces to eliminate or minimise psychosocial risks – failure to do so could result in companies, directors and even law firms facing prosecution. It is already
It has often been assumed that a claimant with an injury resulting in a degree of permanent impairment of 20% or more was entitled to recover counsel’s fees on settlement of a claim, pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Regulation 2014. However, the Queensland Supreme Court has now definitively
The Fair Work Commission has recently denied a security guard’s claim for an unfair dismissal remedy where the employee failed to disclose an acute anxiety condition to the employer.
The proposed changes to the Fair Work Act will have significant implications for employers and employees. Employers should ensure they are well-informed about the proposed changes prior to them taking effect.
The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWCFB) has recently reaffirmed the primacy of contractual terms when determining the employment status of a gig worker. However, this position is unlikely to subsist due to the Labor Government’s proposed legislative amendments tackling secure jobs and the gig economy.
In October 2022, The Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Act 2022 came into force and has introduced 10 days of paid family and domestic violence (FDV) leave into the National Employment Standards (NES).
In September 2022, Labor introduced the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 that will, if it passes Parliament, legislate a further seven recommendations from the Respect@Work Report.
The Commissioner of Taxation has released a draft legislative instrument that relieves former directors from needing to apply for a director identification number. However, there are still some uncertainties.
New legislation is set to significantly increase the maximum penalties under Australia’s competition and consumer laws, and also make unfair contract terms liable to financial penalties where at present no penalties can be imposed.
On 14 October 2022, the Palaszczuk Government introduced a Bill that proposes new coercive control laws. It is hoped that the Bill will deliver solutions to many of the systemic problems with the current legislative framework, as identified in the recommendations by the Women Safety and Justice Taskforce report, Hear
Given the doubts that have been cast regarding claims by Indonesian officials that no cases of foot and mouth disease have been recorded in Bali’s cattle in recent months, the strengthening of Australia’s biosecurity laws should be welcomed.
Cooper Grace Ward and CGW Structures have been selected as finalists in the 2022 SMSF Awards, which are coordinated by SMSF Adviser magazine and voted on by SMSF professionals across Australia.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Fast, accurate and flexible entities including companies, self-managed superannuation funds and trusts.