Legislation

Practical Law Commercial have released a new Practice note, The Assistance and Access Act 2018 (Cth).

Amendments to formalise electronic execution of documents, virtual meetings and electronic communications and continuous disclosure reform have taken effect

Insight into sections 13, 48, 55, 69, 75, 76, 79, 81, 91, 97, 98, 101, 110, 135, 137 and 165 of the Uniform Evidence Acts.

Treasury is consulting on new tax reporting obligations for operators of websites and other e-commerce platforms in the sharing and gig-economy.

Practical Law Commercial have published an article which considers the new Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth)

The Magistrates Court and Sheriff’s fees from 1 July 2021

Uniform Civil (No 5) Amending Rules 2021

Practical Law Commercial have released a brand new resource for lawyers with key points to consider when implementing a data retention policy (also known as a records management policy or document retention policy) in Australia.

On 21 June 2021, the Ransomware Payments Bill 2021 was introduced into the federal House of Representatives. The Bill would introduce a mandatory reporting requirement for Commonwealth entities, all state and territory agencies, and specified private sector entities that make...

On 1 July 2021, major reforms to the Uniform Defamation Laws commenced in Australia in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory. In line with the agreement of the Council of the Attorneys-General to the Model Defamation...

A brief overview of the Mental Heath and Cognitive Provisions Act 2020 (NSW) and the changes and similarities to the previous the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990.