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 ...
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
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
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.
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’.
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
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
In an increasingly competitive business environment, many businesses face the threat of competitors or ex-employees seeking to make use of confidential information.
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.
In this article, we will discuss how your business can train staff on privacy related issues.
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.
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.
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.
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