The High Court of Australia recently ruled that media publishers are liable for defamatory third-party comments posted on their social media pages, because by facilitating and encouraging the comments they assisted in their publication. This ruling doesn’t just apply to the media. It means that if you or your business administers or hosts a page
From November 2021 directors of companies in Australia will need to verify their identity, and can apply for to have a Director Identification Number (DIN) through the newly established Australian Business Registry Services. The aim of the new scheme is to enable stakeholders in companies – including shareholders, employees, creditors and regulators – to know
Recent updates to legislation, in response to problems caused by lockdowns, have allowed companies to now sign documents and hold meetings using electronic means. Under the new law, the following applies: Company documents can be executed whether with or without a seal by electronic means. Directors’ meetings and meetings of members (shareholders) may be held
We are often consulted by NDIS participants who have not been granted adequate support to cover the needs of their disability. We have assisted these clients in both the internal and external review process to obtain a fairer level of support. A comment we often hear, and an experience we have had ourselves, is that
With many consumers and businesses using digital technology, the activities of these businesses are now more public than ever before. This is leading to a growing number of businesses being held accountable by online review websites. For some, this presents the possibility of free publicity and advertising. For others, however, poor reviews may spell the
Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOP or Schemes) have long been a way for businesses to truly engage their team members, while also allowing them to share in the economic value of the work they do. And announcements under the 2021/22 Federal Budget overnight have made it easier to offer Employee Share Schemes for Australian businesses.
On Tuesday Night (27 April) we were lucky enough to co-host a Canberra Raiders coprorate partner networking event at the Howling Moon, Canberra. Snedden Hall & Gallop fully appreciate the important role played by the Raiders in the Canberra community and also, more specifically, as part of the business network within that community. We are
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Quantum Housing On 19 March 2021, the Full Court of the Federal Court clarified the meaning of unconscionable conduct (in the context of the Australian Consumer Law) in the decision of ACCC v Quantum Housing Group Pty Ltd [2021] FCFCA. The case concerned a housing development group (‘Quantum’) who
Snedden Hall & Gallop partnered with Tennis ACT this weekend to deliver the ACT Women in Sport Leadership Brunch, which coincided with the community event, Canberra Girls Get Active Day. The Brunch was an excellent opportunity to bring together a number of leaders from the Canberra community, as well as the perfect event to showcase
In Australia, all public and private organisations are bound to adhere to various anti-discrimination laws. These include the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, the Racial Discrimination Act 1975, the Sex Discrimination 1984, and the Age Discrimination Act 2004. In the ACT, these are supplemented by the Human Rights Act 2004, which amongst other things states that
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