Legal Insights 28/03/2024 How important is wording when it comes to a reasonable opportunity to respond? The High Court provides guidance on what is required when a party is invited to respond to ‘adverse material’
Legal Insights 25/03/2024 Privacy Perspectives: Inside the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act The AI Act is expected to become EU law in May 2024 - setting a global benchmark for AI regulation.
Legal Insights 25/03/2024 Can that document be attached to a section 173 agreement? The Land Registry has recently implemented a new policy limiting the attachment of annexures to section 173 agreements.
Legal Insights 25/03/2024 Small second dwellings – the short term accommodation of the future? We examine the extent to which the proposition that a small second dwelling can be used for short term accommodation...
Legal Insights 20/03/2024 Truth and the public interest: defending defamation claims in 2024 We delve into defences a publisher of an allegedly defamatory statement may raise in defence of a defamation action.
Media Releases 20/03/2024 Maddocks advise listed cyber security and cloud provider AUCloud Maddocks has advised listed cyber security service Sovereign Cloud Holdings Ltd (ASX:SOV) on its $30m capital raising
Media Releases 19/03/2024 Maddocks advises international renewables contractor PCL Construction on Gunsynd Solar Project Maddocks has advised PCL Construction on the new 94 MW Gunsynd Solar Project on behalf of Metis Energy.
Legal Insights 19/03/2024 Preparing for... the "Right to Disconnect" We outline what employers can expect, and practical steps to take now to prepare for these changes.
Featured Thought Leadership 18/03/2024 Product Recalls - A practical 'How-To' Guide Welcome to our practical how-to guide on navigating Australia’s product recall regime.
Training & Events 14/03/2024 Employment & Workplace Spotlight: The Closing Loopholes Acts Join our Employment, Safety and People team as we launch this year’s Spotlight Series on Closing Loopholes.
Legal Insights 14/03/2024 Building Legislation Amendment (Domestic Building Insurance New Offences) Act 2024 The Amendment Act passed both houses on 22 February 2024 and was proclaimed to commence on 28 February 2024.
Legal Insights 13/03/2024 Impact of Latest OAIC Data Breach Report on Victorian agencies and councils Key statistics identified in the latest Report, and key takeaways for Victorian government agencies and councils.
Legal Insights 12/03/2024 More homes for Australians: Foreign investment fees set to hike for property investors The Federal Government announced changes to increase housing stock and provide “more homes for Australians”.
Legal Insights 07/03/2024 Sustainability, supermarkets and essential services: what you need to know about the ACCC’s 2024 enforcement priorities Read our report to find out what you need to know about the ACCC’s 2024 enforcement priorities.
Legal Insights 07/03/2024 What the latest OAIC Notifiable Data Breaches Report means for you The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) releases a Notifiable Data Breaches Report twice a year.
Training & Events 05/03/2024 Masterclass Series: Energy Transition Law An in-depth look at the legal issues involved in transitioning from traditional energy sources to renewables.
Media Releases 05/03/2024 Maddocks advises on new land transaction for Satterley Maddocks has advised Australia’s largest private residential developer, Satterley, on its acquisition of a new site.
Training & Events 01/03/2024 Maddocks 2024 CPD Program We have kicked off our Maddocks 2024 CPD program to help our clients meet their compulsory CPD requirements.
Legal Insights 01/03/2024 First employer convicted under Victoria’s new workplace manslaughter laws The Victorian Supreme Court delivered its first sentence under Workplace Manslaughter provisions of the Victorian OHSA.
Legal Insights 28/02/2024 How do you keep your workers safe in the heat? A number of recent prosecutions across Australia reference management of risks to the safety of workers caused by heat.