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We have a number of resources to keep you updated on the latest news and legal issues. In this section you can find updates on legal issues, articles published and presentations by our professional staff, plus Mullins Lawyers media releases.
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ASIC consults on new laws regulating mortgage early exit fees
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National workplace relations system requires new employees to receive a Fair Work Information Statement.
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A recent case before the Federal Court raises contemporary issues about the use of trade marks.
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The Consumer Credit Reform Green Paper, National Credit Reform - Enhancing confidence and fairness in Australia's credit law, has been released for public comment.
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The introduction of a process to allow any organisation to introduce its own gTLD could eventually result in domain names ending with words, brand names like or even city names.
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All standard form consumer contracts entered into from 1 July 2010 need to comply with the new unfair contracts laws.
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Australia's working families will benefit from the new paid parental leave scheme.
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Managing Partner, John Mullins comments on the 'carry on' concerning the State of Origin.
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The proposed legislation is intended to bring about a cultural change in the conduct of litigation so that parties are focused on resolving disputes as early as possible.
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Changes to the Franchising Code, aimed at protecting franchisees, mean franchisors are required to disclose more information needed by franchisees to make decisions about their businesses.
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The Australian Human Rights Commission has released an important new publication, Workers with Mental Illness: A Practical Guide for Managers.
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Draft new laws aim to provide practical solutions to tree and fence issues within Queensland neighbourhoods.
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Federal Government moves to introduce a paid parental leave scheme in Australia.
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Queensland Government announces key measures in planned reform of workers' compensation scheme.
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Managing Partner, John Mullins comments on the recent NRL Storm scandal.
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Federal Government announces tough new penalties for breaking revised foreign investment rules.
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The central issue in this case is concerned with the provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009, which determine whether a causal nexus exists between an employee's union membership and activities and any prejudicial action about which complaint is made.
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a draft guidance note setting out its interpretation of the unfair contract terms provisions.
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An unfair contracts regime and additional enforcement remedies are key components of stage one of the Australian Consumer Law regime.
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The recent PPS reforms will bring significant changes to our commercial sector, most notably to financiers but, importantly, they will have some impact on most commercial enterprises, and on many individuals as well. The Personal Property Securities (Corporations and Other Amendments) Bill proposes further important amendments to the Corporations Act.
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Government backing for proposed reforms to unconscionable conduct and franchising provisions
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The extension means that full IFTI reporting under the AML/CTF Act will now be required to be implemented by 12 September 2010.
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