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Financial Services Royal Commission – The Interim Report – Emerging Regulatory Themes
The Interim Report of the Financial Services Royal Commission was tabled in Parliament on 28 September 2018. There has been…
What to consider when you buy a Fitness Franchise
Franchise systems are prevalent in the Fitness Industry. Buying a franchise has a number of advantages, such as the association…
Fair Go! Are your standard contracts unfair?
The Federal Court in ACCC v JJ Richards & Sons has provided guidance on what may constitute an unfair contract…
Assigning your Commercial or Retail Lease
Premises are one of the most expensive outlays of any business, however do you understand your lease? As the tenant,…
Charities Unclear and Uncertain about Disclosure of Political Donations and Expenditure
Important changes to funding and disclosure laws which apply to charities are on the horizon under proposed changes to Commonwealth…
Are you prepared for the mandatory data breach notification regime?
From 22 February 2018, mandatory data breach notification will apply to any individual or organisation regulated by the Privacy Act…
Proposed new Insurance Code of Practice for Superannuation Trustees
On 20 September 2017, the Insurance in Superannuation Working Group (ISWG) released a draft Insurance Code of Practice for Superannuation…
Meridian Lawyers assists with NAPSA’s constitution overhaul
Meridian Lawyers has assisted the National Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) in a major overhaul of its constitution and restructure of…
AHPRA extends its reach to social media
Case scenario: Dr Blog recently revamped the clinic’s website. He engaged a marketing company to perform the task, and was…
ACCC given greater powers to enforce new Franchising Code of Conduct
Since 1998 the mandatory Franchising Code of Conduct has been the key instrument regulating the conduct of franchises in Australia,…