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Understanding the JobKeeper scheme

This article aims to provide a summary of the rules relating to the JobKeeper scheme.

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Commercial Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 (WA)

On 24 April 2020, the Western Australian Parliament passed the Commercial Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 (WA) (the Act).

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WA EPA releases its revised guideline on the assessment of greenhouse gas emissions

The EPA has released an updated guideline on its approach to GHG emissions assessment.

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Practical Law Guide: Merger control in Australia

Sar Katdare and Andrew Willekes have prepared an easy to use Q&A on merger control in Australia.

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Commercial Leasing - South Australia's response to COVID-19

This insight provides a short summary of the cumulative effect of the Act and the Regulations.

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International Comparative Legal Guide: Public Investment Funds 2020

Partners Austin Bell and Andi Milidoni have written the Australian chapter for the International Comparative Legal Guide: Public Investment Funds 2020.

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Update - Property issues in Australia: Tenants and COVID-19

On 7 April 2020, the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, provided details of the mandatory Commercial Tenancies Code of Conduct to be legislated and regulated in each state and territory.

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JobKeeper Scheme Passes Parliament

As anticipated, on 8 April 2020, the Federal Parliament passed the Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Payments and Benefits) Act 2020 and related legislation which establishes the JobKeeper...

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FWC announces intent to temporarily amend Awards to provide new leave benefits

On 1 April 2020, the FWC announced a provisional view that it will amend 103 modern awards to include a new temporary Schedule that will operate until 30 June 2020, subject to review by the...

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Testamentary Discretionary Trusts – NSW Surcharge Purchaser Duty and Surcharge Land Tax

Breaking news: NSW lifts extra charges to stamp duty and land tax in respect of testamentary trusts with potential non-resident beneficiaries, provided they are created under Wills or Codicils...

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Update on Regulation of the Resources Sector

The Productivity Commission (Commission) has released its draft report on Resources Sector Regulation, inviting submissions from the public and affected stakeholders on its proposed findings and...

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ACCC grants urgent interim authorisation to Coles

Last week the ACCC granted an urgent interim authorisation to Coles to coordinate its activities with other supermarkets for the broad purpose of ensuring the fair and equitable distribution of...

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JobKeeper Payments – Information for Employers

In its efforts to provide much needed relief to employers and employees from the financial impact of COVID-19, the Australian Government has announced the JobKeeper Payment scheme to support...

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COVID-19 and Force Majeure

Governments and businesses around the world are dealing with a new paradigm and greater uncertainty in the face of COVID-19.

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Property issues in Australia: Tenants and COVID-19

This week the Prime Minister announced that State and Territory governments would be working on model rules designed to support tenants experiencing hardship due to COVID-19.

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Response to COVID-19: Tax Measures at the Commonwealth, State and Territory levels

The Commonwealth, State and Territory governments have introduced a range of stimulus measures to assist businesses and workers during this challenging time.

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Containing the COVID-19 contagion: temporary relief for financially distressed companies

The Coronavirus Response Bill provides, amongst other legislative amendments, for temporary changes of 6 months’ duration to Australian insolvency and corporations laws to assist in managing the...

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Competition law and COVID19 - the upside and downside

How competition and consumer laws can impact your business during these uncertain times.

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Polluter pays? Draft Financial Assurance Guideline and Policy out now for consultation

In March 2020 the NSW EPA released its Draft Financial Assurance Policy (Policy) and Draft Guideline on Estimating Financial Assurances: Independent Assessment of Costs (Guideline) for public...

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ASIC releases new regulatory framework for foreign financial services providers (FFSPs)

On 10 March 2020, ASIC released its new regulatory framework for FFSPs providing financial services to Australian wholesale clients.

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Fruit of the poisoned tree – examination summonses fatally tainted by improper purposes

This decision is an important reminder to liquidators to exercise their independent and professional judgment.

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ACCC compliance and enforcement priorities 2020

The ACCC has released its Compliance and Enforcement Priorities for 2020.

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A warning and opportunity for liquidators pursuing unfair preference claims

In its recent decision in the ongoing Solar Shop litigation, the Full Federal Court established two key principles which will have significant ongoing implications for the conduct of unfair...

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Managing employer responses to the Coronavirus

The Novel Coronavirus (COVID -19) was first reported in December 2019 in Wuhan City, China. Many employers now face the question of how to respond to the unfolding outbreak and need to determine...

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