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Contractors need to aware of what work requires a licence - Newsreel

‘Building work’ rulings create risks for contractors

A leading construction lawyer has urged contractors to ensure they are properly licensed after a series of court decisions impacted the definition of “building
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Goat farmer. | Newsreel

Update to Australian Core Skills Occupation List

Calling all goat farmers, print journalists and tour guides. Australia needs you. The trio of professions are among the more than 450 occupations listed on the Federal
Read more 4 December 2024
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Trade mark stoush highlights brand risks

By McCullough Robertson Lawyers A recent trade mark case in the Full Federal Court has highlighted the need for businesses to exercise caution when using descriptive
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Community legal services turn away over 1000 every day

At least 150,000 people impacted by domestic violence were turned away from community legal centres in the past year. Community Legal Centres CEO Tim Leach said lack of
Read more 28 November 2024
Family worried about bills. | Newsreel

NAB in court over hardship support applications

National Australia Bank (NAB) is being sued over the handling of hardship applications from hundreds of vulnerable clients. The Australian Securities and Investments
Read more 18 November 2024
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Workplace psychosocial safety requires top people skills

Companies have been urged to ensure their managers have the right people skills to avoid falling foul of workplace psychosocial safety requirements. McCullough Robertson
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Options to assist children into the property market

By David Hughes, Emile McPhee, and Paige Edwards – McCullough Robertson Lawyers Australia is gripped by a well-publicised housing crisis, which disproportionately
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Lawsuits ensure renewable energy projects are just

The push to net zero has given rise to a new legal battleground, as renewable energy projects are increasingly subjected to litigation over the impacts on local
Read more 16 October 2024
Business owner looking at bills. | Newsreel

Businesses late to pay at an increasing rate

Businesses are struggling to pay their bills, with late payments at their highest level in more than three years. The latest CreditorWatch Business Risk Index (BRI)
Read more 16 October 2024
Employers have been urged to be on the front foot to address new right-to-disconnect laws - Newsreel

Proactivity urged on right to disconnect laws

Employers have been urged to proactively set expectations on out-of-work hours contact to avoid disputes under the new right-to-disconnect employment laws. McCullough
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