Legal Commentary and Opinion Posts

Unlike the United States, Australia has no equivalent to the First Amendment right of free speech. Instead, Australians have an implied right of freedom of political communication arising from the…

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On the legal conference circuit, the topic of working in an “Agile” environment has been cropping up so frequently, you could be forgiven for thinking it’s a hot, new project…

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The introduction of the Electronic Conveyancing National Law (ECNL), with its emphasis on the verification of identity (VOI) of the mortgagor by a mortgagee, is expected to reduce the registration…

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Are you ready? The mandatory use of PEXA for the majority of mortgage and conveyancing transactions is fast approaching for New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia and its impact…

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Employers are struggling to bargain. As enterprise bargaining continues to pose numerous challenges, a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has ruled on “loaded rates” and how they…

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The continued growth of the gig economy has been a topical issue in relation to regulation of employment and industrial relations in Australia. This popular modern economy is built around…

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There’s never a shortage of change in the fast-paced employment law and industrial relations space. The first half of 2018 has already seen several key developments, and industrial relations has…

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