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
As plans to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine in Australia are announced, many people are beginning to think about their next trip, including the airlines who have already started advertising on sale. Even with a vaccine COVID-19 will continue to be part of our lives, so it is likely that travellers will bear the brunt
Everyone should be able to feel confident and happy when uploading content or scrolling through social media platforms/providers, without the fear of abuse or being subject to harmful comments or messages. Traditionally the protection of individuals from harassment online has been focused on the youth, with all previous legislation only covering children. In a world
Are you a trustee for a Discretionary Trust that owns or intends to own real estate in New South Wales? If so, you could be deemed to be a foreign trustee and you need to act before 31 December 2020 to ensure you do not incur surcharge stamp duty or are subjected to Land tax
In recent months there has been much media focus about the rights of the public to use the Aboriginal Flag - including protests about limiting the public’s (and in particular the Aboriginal community’s) right to use or display the flag. Unlike most other flags around the world, the Aboriginal flag is still protected by copyright.
The Dispute McDonald’s and Hungry Jacks have long battled to win over the hearts, minds and stomachs of Australians. Now, a rivalry between two fast good giants takes on a new stage. In August 2020 McDonald’s Asia Pacific (McDonald’s) commenced legal action against Hungry Jack’s in the Federal Court of Australia. The reason? It claims
A record number of complaints have been lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) as frustrated customers endeavor to get refunds on their cancelled holidays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Several popular travel and cruise companies have been caught out trying to amend their refund policies as the pandemic unfolds and the tactics
When purchasing items on Facebook marketplace or other similar forums, buyers must always beware! This is because the consumer guarantees created by Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) are not applicable (‘Australian Consumer Law’). Why don’t they apply? The Australian Consumer Law does not apply to private transactions. Rather, it governs
Celeste Barber did an extraordinary job raising money to show support for firies and those affected by the bushfires, and now the NSW Supreme Court has decided how it may be spent. Kayla Scott explains who will see the money and who will miss out. The fundraising During what was one of the most difficult
The Unit Titles Management Regulation Act (ACT) was amended on 30 April 2020 meet the changing circumstances surrounding COVID-19 and the way distancing affects meetings generally. Gerald Santucci and Celie Clucas provide this quick update. Anyone who is part of an owners corporation or who is on the executive committee of the owner’s corporation is
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