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Leaders of the world’s competition agencies recently met in Sydney at the 2015 International Competition Network Annual Meeting. Their agenda included grappling with inconsistent tests for dealing with unacceptable market…
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All states and territories, with the exception of the ACT, have passed the Electronic Conveyancing (Adoption of National Law) Act 2013 (ECNL), paving the way for a purpose-built platform which…
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There are “disturbingly low levels” of employment for older people and those with a disability, “largely as a result of discrimination”, Attorney-General George Brandis has said. Launching the Australian Human…
Read moreShould Australia Introduce Technology Standards for Law Firms?
With innovative technology and cutting-edge tools popping up at breakneck speed in the Australian legal market, is it time to introduce technology standards for the legal profession? In October 2014,…
Read moreReduced Workplace Gender Equality (WGE) Act Reporting Requirements
Employers are set to face reduced Workplace Gender Equality (WGE) Act reporting requirements for 2015-16 although uncertainty exists because the Greens are considering fighting the changes in the Senate and…
Read moreHarper: Promoting Economic Efficiency and Consumer Choice
The much anticipated Harper Report – the review of Australian competition policy and law – presents government with some challenging choices in pursuing economic efficiency and consumer choice. The Report…
Read moreCheat Sheet: Major Legislative Reforms of 2014
If you’ve had your head stuck in files while 2014 passed you by, there’s a chance you might not have heard about some major legislative reforms that could affect your…
Read moree-Conveyancing: Why Australia Shouldn’t Settle for Less [Infographic]
The launch of e-Conveyancing in Australia is set to revolutionise property transactions. PEXA (Property Exchange Australia Ltd) is a purpose built electronic platform that is driving the future of e-Conveyancing…
Read moree-Conveyancing Simplified: Chapter 1 [Sample Chapter]
Download Chapter 1 of e-Conveyancing Simplified – an accessible guide to Australia’s important reform for property lawyers, conveyancers and students across Australia. Written by practising solicitors, it addresses the context…
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