Continuing to Bend It Like Bendel: the High Court confirms unpaid present entitlements are not always to be considered ‘loans’ under Division 7A

Victoria introduces ‘right to work from home’ legislation: What employers need to know

Victoria steps towards becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to legislate a statutory right to work from home.

Maddocks advances its AI strategy by rolling out Harvey enterprise-wide

The announcement marks another significant milestone in the firm’s journey to embed AI into daily workflows.

Gender-based undervaluation reviews of SCHADS and HPSS Awards

Gender-based undervaluation changes to the SCHADS and HPSS Awards: key dates and actions for NFP employers

Negotiating Hotel Management Arrangements: What developers need to know about risk, control, and value

We explore in detail the key issues that developers may face going down this route.

Maddocks advises Shore on strategic affiliation with Mosman Preparatory School

Advising Shore on due diligence, structure, regulatory compliance & implementation of its affiliation with Mosman Prep.

Automated decision making – is your agency ready for December’s new privacy obligations?

Agencies subject to Privacy Act and APP must update their privacy policies to include information on their use of ADM

Maddocks announces 2026 promotions across the firm

Maddocks will promote 96 people across legal and Shared Services teams from 1 July, reflecting the firm’s growth.

Beyond Compliance: Preparing for the New APP Regime from December

Organisations must update their privacy policies to include information on their use of automated decision-making.

Maddocks announces appointment of three new partners

Maddocks has promoted three new partners – Billy Gialamas, Elizabeth Ireland and Meredith Kennedy.

Road Transport Contractual Chain Orders under the Fair Work Act

Regarding the Road Transport Contractual Chain Order – Fuel Cost Recovery 2026, the Fair Work Commission published...

OC Act reforms: how the balance of power in strata is shifting - and what it means for developers

The Victorian Government released its response to an expert panel review aimed at reforming the Owners Corporations Act.

Maddocks Appoints Paul Woods as Chief Executive Officer

Maddocks has announced the appointment of Paul Woods as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2026.

Respect@Work reforms in action: How two recent decisions show the reshaping of sexual harassment liability

We look at two recent decisions of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

Shaun Temby crowned Dispute Resolution Partner of the Year

Shaun Temby has been announced Dispute Resolution Partner of the Year at the Lawyer Weekly Awards 2026

AI in the Workplace: What HR, Safety and Employment Law Professionals Need to Know

Practical guidance for HR, safety and employment law professionals on using AI responsibly while managing legal risks.

New Infringements Regulations 2026: Key Changes for Enforcement Agencies

This article provides an outline of the key changes and explains what they mean in practice.

Principles of contract law: insights from recent case law

We look at cases that illustrate the longstanding principles of contract law governing such matters.

Deferral of Support at Home pricing caps

The Government announced this week that it will defer the implementation of formal price caps under Support at Home

Federal Budget 2026–2027: What it means for deceased estates, family trusts and succession planning

The budget delivered the most significant structural changes to taxation of private wealth since the CGT regime itself.