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Waste disposal levy to be introduced across Queensland

A new waste management and resource recovery strategy developed by the Queensland Government will be underpinned by a new waste levy commencing on 1 July 2019. A review of existing waste regulations in Queensland triggered the change to a risk-based approach to managing waste in the State. The Waste Reduction and Recycling (Waste Levy) Amendment Act 2019 (Amending Act) introducing the levy, received royal assent on 21 February 2019 and will amend the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011.

18 March 2019

Belinda’s top five tips for conducting an internal workplace investigation

When an employee makes an informal or formal complaint, an employer should take immediate steps to stop the alleged conflict, protect the involved parties and begin investigations. Responsiveness to a complaint and an investigation will not only yield the best information and evidence, but it will also enhance both the investigator’s and the employer’s credibility. Employers are legally obligated to investigate complaints (harassment, discrimination, retaliation, safety and ethical) in a timely manner.

13 February 2019

Federal Government added as a party to Federal Court casual ‘test case’

Jobs and Industrial Relations Minister, Kelly O’Dwyer, will intervene in a Federal Court ‘test case’ about casuals. This announcement follows increasingly vocal concerns from employers that workers will be able to ‘double dip’ on their entitlements.

18 October 2018

Building fires trigger new mandatory cladding checklist for Queensland building owners

In response to recent fires (in Australia and overseas) linked to combustible cladding materials, new laws will require Queensland building owners to complete a mandatory ‘combustible cladding checklist’.

14 August 2018

Cooper Grace Ward announces seven promotions

Cooper Grace Ward (CGW) is pleased to announce seven promotions, effective 1 July 2018. Four senior associates have been promoted to special counsel – Laura Gahan, Leanne O’Neill, Kara Thomson and Leanne Weekes. In addition, Vanessa Thompson has been promoted to senior associate, and lawyers Kathryn O’Hare and Nicole Smith have been promoted to associate.

13 July 2018

Insolvency insights: Ipso facto clauses – is there still time to ramp up your contract so you can terminate for insolvency events?

It is common for commercial contracts to contain ipso facto clauses, which allow a party to terminate or modify the terms of the contract where the other party experiences an insolvency event. A concern addressed by the Government is that these clauses can prevent a financially distressed company from turning their situation around.

12 October 2017

Dispute Resolution Agenda: Breach of confidence actions

In an increasingly competitive business environment, many businesses face the threat of competitors or ex-employees seeking to make use of confidential information.

31 August 2017

Construction Agenda: Queensland proposals for project bank accounts

The Queensland Government is holding community and industry consultation and inviting feedback on a series of proposed reforms for the Queensland building and construction industry.

9 February 2017

Privacy Awareness Week day 5 – how your business can organise internal privacy awareness and training

In this article, we will discuss how your business can train staff on privacy related issues.

19 May 2016

New environmental offsets framework in Queensland

Environmental offsets are embedded in Commonwealth and State legislation and policy frameworks, and are designed to ‘counterbalance’ the environmental impacts of property and resources developments.

16 April 2015

Obeid v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

The Full Court of the Federal Court recently upheld the validity of compulsory examination notices issued by the ACCC to Paul and Moses Obeid, sons of former NSW government minister Edward Obeid.

24 March 2015

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