WE'RE NOT YOUR TYPICAL LAW FIRM A firm that is not distracted by overseas ambitions. A firm without a tenured sense of entitlement. Let us introduce you to HWL Ebsworth Lawyers. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia* shows that in our case, the differences are real. Let us demonstrate how you can benefit from those differences.

COVID-19 VACCINE

RETIREMENT VILLAGE REFORM FOR 2021 The NSW Governments inquiry into the State’s retirement village sector, led by Kathryn Greiner AO (Greiner Report) identified key areas to be improved upon within the sector, including: Increasing transparency surrounding exit entitlements and contracts; Clarifying the funding arrangements for ongoing maintenance costs shared between resident and Operator; and Providing more support for

CLEANSING NOTICES

Cleansing notices – More than a light scrub. 26 October 2020. The flurry of recent capital raisings has provided an opportune time to draw attention to an often overlooked aspect of capital raisings: cleansing notices. Often misperceived as a ‘tick-the-box’ exercise, the following article sets out food for thought that should

be

STORING HEALTH INFORMATION ON THE CLOUD? Patient health information has traditionally been stored in a paper file in the doctor’s draw or on a local hard drive. But as online storage solutions mature, doctors and health organisations are now asking whether health information can be stored on the cloud. What is the cloud? Put simply, the cloud is a network of software PARENTAL RIGHTS AND ACCESS TO A CHILD'S MEDICAL RECORDS The law. Under the Family Law Act 1975, parents and guardians have a right to receive information about medical treatment which has been or is intended to be, provided to their child. Unreasonably denying a parent or guardian’s request for access to their child’s medical records may lead to a complaint to the Office of the Australian

ANDREW CHEETHAM

For over 17 years’, Andrew has specialised in advising Australian and London based insurers on complex claims as both defence and coverage counsel in disputes involving professional negligence and breaches of contract, D&O insurance, general liability, business interruption and ISR policies. Andrew has been ranked in Doyle’s Guide 2016 as ‘Recommended’ in the category of POLAT SIVA - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS Polat specialises in litigation and insolvency. Polat advises government and private clients in complex commercial disputes and regularly provides clients with strategic advice to avoid and resolve disputes where possible. In the insolvency area, Polat regularly acts for financiers, insolvency practitioners and other stakeholders in all aspects of administrations, liquidations and, receiverships.

KATE MORROW

Kate regularly provides advice regarding issues arising out of large scale construction projects including claims management, alternative dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration. Kate has provided advice to both principals and contractors regarding some of the largest projects in the State’s history. Kate is also particularly experienced in adjudications under the Construction

DAVID VORCHHEIMER

David is a town planner and lawyer specialising in Planning, Environment, Heritage, Building, Subdivision and Local Government law matters. David regularly appears at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels and Advisory Committees on behalf of developers, objectors and State and local government clients. David advises on and coordinates land acquisition and WE'RE NOT YOUR TYPICAL LAW FIRM A firm that is not distracted by overseas ambitions. A firm without a tenured sense of entitlement. Let us introduce you to HWL Ebsworth Lawyers. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia* shows that in our case, the differences are real. Let us demonstrate how you can benefit from those differences.

COVID-19 VACCINE

RETIREMENT VILLAGE REFORM FOR 2021 The NSW Governments inquiry into the State’s retirement village sector, led by Kathryn Greiner AO (Greiner Report) identified key areas to be improved upon within the sector, including: Increasing transparency surrounding exit entitlements and contracts; Clarifying the funding arrangements for ongoing maintenance costs shared between resident and Operator; and Providing more support for

CLEANSING NOTICES

Cleansing notices – More than a light scrub. 26 October 2020. The flurry of recent capital raisings has provided an opportune time to draw attention to an often overlooked aspect of capital raisings: cleansing notices. Often misperceived as a ‘tick-the-box’ exercise, the following article sets out food for thought that should

be

STORING HEALTH INFORMATION ON THE CLOUD? Patient health information has traditionally been stored in a paper file in the doctor’s draw or on a local hard drive. But as online storage solutions mature, doctors and health organisations are now asking whether health information can be stored on the cloud. What is the cloud? Put simply, the cloud is a network of software PARENTAL RIGHTS AND ACCESS TO A CHILD'S MEDICAL RECORDS The law. Under the Family Law Act 1975, parents and guardians have a right to receive information about medical treatment which has been or is intended to be, provided to their child. Unreasonably denying a parent or guardian’s request for access to their child’s medical records may lead to a complaint to the Office of the Australian

ANDREW CHEETHAM

For over 17 years’, Andrew has specialised in advising Australian and London based insurers on complex claims as both defence and coverage counsel in disputes involving professional negligence and breaches of contract, D&O insurance, general liability, business interruption and ISR policies. Andrew has been ranked in Doyle’s Guide 2016 as ‘Recommended’ in the category of POLAT SIVA - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS Polat specialises in litigation and insolvency. Polat advises government and private clients in complex commercial disputes and regularly provides clients with strategic advice to avoid and resolve disputes where possible. In the insolvency area, Polat regularly acts for financiers, insolvency practitioners and other stakeholders in all aspects of administrations, liquidations and, receiverships.

KATE MORROW

Kate regularly provides advice regarding issues arising out of large scale construction projects including claims management, alternative dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration. Kate has provided advice to both principals and contractors regarding some of the largest projects in the State’s history. Kate is also particularly experienced in adjudications under the Construction

DAVID VORCHHEIMER

David is a town planner and lawyer specialising in Planning, Environment, Heritage, Building, Subdivision and Local Government law matters. David regularly appears at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels and Advisory Committees on behalf of developers, objectors and State and local government clients. David advises on and coordinates land acquisition and

COVID-19 VACCINE

As Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program ramps up, and more working Australians are vaccinated, employers may seek to collect information about the vaccination status of their employees to assist with return to work initiatives and ensure the safety of their workplaces. However, employers should be aware that there are existing privacy obligations associated with the collection,

THE 'GIG ECONOMY'

Most of us are, or have been, part of the ‘gig economy’, whether we are an employer that engages contractors, a customer having takeaway delivered by a meal delivery service driver on a Friday night, or the contractors themselves. But for employers, correctly classifying ‘gig workers’ is a complicated and crucial task. Developments in case RETIREMENT VILLAGE REFORM FOR 2021 The NSW Governments inquiry into the State’s retirement village sector, led by Kathryn Greiner AO (Greiner Report) identified key areas to be improved upon within the sector, including: Increasing transparency surrounding exit entitlements and contracts; Clarifying the funding arrangements for ongoing maintenance costs shared between resident and Operator; and Providing more support for MARI ROSS - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS Mari has practised in the areas of commercial law and banking and finance for over 20 years. Throughout her career she has acted for numerous non-bank lenders and has extensive experience in this space, with a particular focus on construction and investment property finance for predominantly non-bank lenders. Mari is known for her

proactive approach

LIFE INSURANCE UPDATE Life Insurance Update – February 2020. 06 February 2020. Welcome to our update, bringing you the latest in Life Insurance Law news. At the recent Life@AILA 2019 Annual Life Insurance Law Review (in November 2019), Matthew Harding and Sylvia Quang presented to the industry on the status of the Federal Government’s implementation of key

KATHERINE AISTROPE

Katherine is a Special Counsel in the Workplace Relations and Safety Group at HWL Ebsworth. Katherine has nearly 20 years’ experience in workplace relations the majority of which has been in private practice advising employer clients. She is an experienced litigator and advocate, including appearances before the Full Bench of the Fair Work

Commission on

EXECUTORS' 'CLASH' OF CONFLICTS: 'SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD Executors’ ‘clash’ of conflicts: ‘Should I stay or should I go now?’. 19 March 2021. It is not uncommon for an executor of an estate to be conflicted in circumstances where they have, and choose to, prosecute a claim against the estate with which they have been tasked to administer. The authorities suggest that the existence of a ALEX KOIDL - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS Alex specialises in property and property development law. He helps clients to navigate significant real estate transactions and developments in Australia. Alex acts for clients acquiring, developing and disposing of prime residential, commercial, retail and industrial sites. His practice also has a significant focus on all aspects of ‘off the plan’ sales and the preparation CASE REVIEW: MEDICAL BOARD OF AUSTRALIA V ARULANANDARAJAH Professional misconduct occurring in a non-professional environment Synopsis The case involves a finding by the Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (The Tribunal) that Dr Arulanandarajah engaged in professional misconduct when he sexually assaulted a co-worker whilst in a drunken state after celebrating his 35th birthday. The Tribunal reprimanded and suspended Dr Arulanandarajah’s UNCATEGORIZED ARCHIVES Find past news & insights WE'RE NOT YOUR TYPICAL LAW FIRM A firm that is not distracted by overseas ambitions. A firm without a tenured sense of entitlement. Let us introduce you to HWL Ebsworth Lawyers. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia* shows that in our case, the differences are real. Let us demonstrate how you can benefit from those differences.

CLEANSING NOTICES

Cleansing notices – More than a light scrub. 26 October 2020. The flurry of recent capital raisings has provided an opportune time to draw attention to an often overlooked aspect of capital raisings: cleansing notices. Often misperceived as a ‘tick-the-box’ exercise, the following article sets out food for thought that should

be

STORING HEALTH INFORMATION ON THE CLOUD? Patient health information has traditionally been stored in a paper file in the doctor’s draw or on a local hard drive. But as online storage solutions mature, doctors and health organisations are now asking whether health information can be stored on the cloud. What is the cloud? Put simply, the cloud is a network of software HIGH COURT CLARIFIES POSITION ON PUBLIC ACCESS TO AND Introduction. In Western Australia v Manado HCA 9 (Manado), delivered on 18 March 2020, the High Court unanimously held that state legislation which ‘confirmed’ access to and enjoyment of public areas, such as beaches and waterways as authorised by section 212(2) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA), must be recorded where those interests fall within a native title determination POLAT SIVA - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS Polat specialises in litigation and insolvency. Polat advises government and private clients in complex commercial disputes and regularly provides clients with strategic advice to avoid and resolve disputes where possible. In the insolvency area, Polat regularly acts for financiers, insolvency practitioners and other stakeholders in all aspects of administrations, liquidations and, receiverships.

ANDREW CHEETHAM

For over 17 years’, Andrew has specialised in advising Australian and London based insurers on complex claims as both defence and coverage counsel in disputes involving professional negligence and breaches of contract, D&O insurance, general liability, business interruption and ISR policies. Andrew has been ranked in Doyle’s Guide 2016 as ‘Recommended’ in the category of

ALISON ROBERTSON

For more than 20 years Alison has specialised in all aspects of insolvency, reconstruction and recovery. Alison has consistently acted for major banks, as well as mid-tier lenders, providing strategic advice, and where necessary, acting to enforce securities in the most efficient way, cognisant always of the lender’s policies toward customers. Alison also acts for FOREIGN BUSINESSES BEWARE: THE AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW Valve Corporation v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission FCAFC 224. The Full Federal Court has affirmed a $3 million penalty levied against Valve Corporation (Valve) for contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).Valve was held to have made false or misleading representations about the existence or exclusion of a guarantee or remedy in breach of section

DAVID VORCHHEIMER

David is a town planner and lawyer specialising in Planning, Environment, Heritage, Building, Subdivision and Local Government law matters. David regularly appears at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels and Advisory Committees on behalf of developers, objectors and State and local government clients. David advises on and coordinates land acquisition and

SECTION 151Z

The New South Wales Court of Appeal recently delivered a decision casting doubt over the circumstances in which an employer may seek an indemnity pursuant to section 151Z (1) (d) of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW) ( WCA ). Facts. JK was employed by ISS Facilities Services (NSW) Pty Ltd ( ISS) as a cleaner. WE'RE NOT YOUR TYPICAL LAW FIRM A firm that is not distracted by overseas ambitions. A firm without a tenured sense of entitlement. Let us introduce you to HWL Ebsworth Lawyers. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia* shows that in our case, the differences are real. Let us demonstrate how you can benefit from those differences.

CLEANSING NOTICES

Cleansing notices – More than a light scrub. 26 October 2020. The flurry of recent capital raisings has provided an opportune time to draw attention to an often overlooked aspect of capital raisings: cleansing notices. Often misperceived as a ‘tick-the-box’ exercise, the following article sets out food for thought that should

be

STORING HEALTH INFORMATION ON THE CLOUD? Patient health information has traditionally been stored in a paper file in the doctor’s draw or on a local hard drive. But as online storage solutions mature, doctors and health organisations are now asking whether health information can be stored on the cloud. What is the cloud? Put simply, the cloud is a network of software HIGH COURT CLARIFIES POSITION ON PUBLIC ACCESS TO AND Introduction. In Western Australia v Manado HCA 9 (Manado), delivered on 18 March 2020, the High Court unanimously held that state legislation which ‘confirmed’ access to and enjoyment of public areas, such as beaches and waterways as authorised by section 212(2) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA), must be recorded where those interests fall within a native title determination POLAT SIVA - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS Polat specialises in litigation and insolvency. Polat advises government and private clients in complex commercial disputes and regularly provides clients with strategic advice to avoid and resolve disputes where possible. In the insolvency area, Polat regularly acts for financiers, insolvency practitioners and other stakeholders in all aspects of administrations, liquidations and, receiverships.

ANDREW CHEETHAM

For over 17 years’, Andrew has specialised in advising Australian and London based insurers on complex claims as both defence and coverage counsel in disputes involving professional negligence and breaches of contract, D&O insurance, general liability, business interruption and ISR policies. Andrew has been ranked in Doyle’s Guide 2016 as ‘Recommended’ in the category of

ALISON ROBERTSON

For more than 20 years Alison has specialised in all aspects of insolvency, reconstruction and recovery. Alison has consistently acted for major banks, as well as mid-tier lenders, providing strategic advice, and where necessary, acting to enforce securities in the most efficient way, cognisant always of the lender’s policies toward customers. Alison also acts for FOREIGN BUSINESSES BEWARE: THE AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW Valve Corporation v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission FCAFC 224. The Full Federal Court has affirmed a $3 million penalty levied against Valve Corporation (Valve) for contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).Valve was held to have made false or misleading representations about the existence or exclusion of a guarantee or remedy in breach of section

DAVID VORCHHEIMER

David is a town planner and lawyer specialising in Planning, Environment, Heritage, Building, Subdivision and Local Government law matters. David regularly appears at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels and Advisory Committees on behalf of developers, objectors and State and local government clients. David advises on and coordinates land acquisition and

SECTION 151Z

The New South Wales Court of Appeal recently delivered a decision casting doubt over the circumstances in which an employer may seek an indemnity pursuant to section 151Z (1) (d) of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW) ( WCA ). Facts. JK was employed by ISS Facilities Services (NSW) Pty Ltd ( ISS) as a cleaner. RETIREMENT VILLAGE REFORM FOR 2021 The NSW Governments inquiry into the State’s retirement village sector, led by Kathryn Greiner AO (Greiner Report) identified key areas to be improved upon within the sector, including: Increasing transparency surrounding exit entitlements and contracts; Clarifying the funding arrangements for ongoing maintenance costs shared between resident and Operator; and Providing more support for MARI ROSS - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS Mari has practised in the areas of commercial law and banking and finance for over 20 years. Throughout her career she has acted for numerous non-bank lenders and has extensive experience in this space, with a particular focus on construction and investment property finance for predominantly non-bank lenders. Mari is known for her

proactive approach

ADDRESSING SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE Introduction The Australian Government has committed to regulatory and legislative reform to strengthen and simplify national legal frameworks for preventing and addressing sexual harassment in the workplace. The government’s commitments have been expressed in its formal response to the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Respect@Work report (the Report). The formal response, ‘A

KATHERINE AISTROPE

Katherine is a Special Counsel in the Workplace Relations and Safety Group at HWL Ebsworth. Katherine has nearly 20 years’ experience in workplace relations the majority of which has been in private practice advising employer clients. She is an experienced litigator and advocate, including appearances before the Full Bench of the Fair Work

Commission on

CANBERRA - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS F: +61 2 6103 0349. Level 5, HWL Ebsworth Building. 6 National Circuit. Barton ACT 2600. PO Box 4316. Manuka. ACT 2603. DX 5635 Canberra. Car parking. THE AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW The Australian Consumer Law is set out in Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (ACL) and provides a set of consumer guarantees that apply whenever goods are supplied to “consumers” as defined under the ACL.This article explores the interaction between supplier, manufacturer and consumer when there has been a breach of a consumer guarantee in a supply chain. HOW WILL THE AGED CARE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (ROYAL The Department of Health released an Exposure Draft of legislative changes which provides the specific details of the changes that will be made to the Quality of Care Principles 2014 (QCFs) and the User Rights Principles 2014 on Friday afternoon. Initial changes are scheduled to commence on 1 July 2021 with further changes scheduled

for

PARENTAL RIGHTS AND ACCESS TO A CHILD'S MEDICAL RECORDS The law. Under the Family Law Act 1975, parents and guardians have a right to receive information about medical treatment which has been or is intended to be, provided to their child. Unreasonably denying a parent or guardian’s request for access to their child’s medical records may lead to a complaint to the Office of the Australian LIMITATIONS TO THE RIGHT OF SET OFF Introduction. A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Western Australia has held that where a company is in liquidation: The only right of set off available to a debtor is pursuant to section 553C of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act) and contractual and other rights of set off are not enforceable; and; Where there is a security interest over the debtor, the secured creditor will be

GEORGE MARQUES

George’s recent experience includes: Credit unions: Lead partner in the transfer under Part 3 of the Financial Sector (Business Transfer and Group Restructure) Act 1999 from 4 credit unions to Bendigo Bank.This was a significant project which included reviewing and advising on constitutional amendments, member information statements, dealings with regulatory bodies, and reviewing WE'RE NOT YOUR TYPICAL LAW FIRM A firm that is not distracted by overseas ambitions. A firm without a tenured sense of entitlement. Let us introduce you to HWL Ebsworth Lawyers. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia* shows that in our case, the differences are real. Let us demonstrate how you can benefit from those differences.

CLEANSING NOTICES

Cleansing notices – More than a light scrub. 26 October 2020. The flurry of recent capital raisings has provided an opportune time to draw attention to an often overlooked aspect of capital raisings: cleansing notices. Often misperceived as a ‘tick-the-box’ exercise, the following article sets out food for thought that should

be

STORING HEALTH INFORMATION ON THE CLOUD? Patient health information has traditionally been stored in a paper file in the doctor’s draw or on a local hard drive. But as online storage solutions mature, doctors and health organisations are now asking whether health information can be stored on the cloud. What is the cloud? Put simply, the cloud is a network of software HIGH COURT CLARIFIES POSITION ON PUBLIC ACCESS TO AND Introduction. In Western Australia v Manado HCA 9 (Manado), delivered on 18 March 2020, the High Court unanimously held that state legislation which ‘confirmed’ access to and enjoyment of public areas, such as beaches and waterways as authorised by section 212(2) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA), must be recorded where those interests fall within a native title determination POLAT SIVA - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS Polat specialises in litigation and insolvency. Polat advises government and private clients in complex commercial disputes and regularly provides clients with strategic advice to avoid and resolve disputes where possible. In the insolvency area, Polat regularly acts for financiers, insolvency practitioners and other stakeholders in all aspects of administrations, liquidations and, receiverships.

ANDREW CHEETHAM

For over 17 years’, Andrew has specialised in advising Australian and London based insurers on complex claims as both defence and coverage counsel in disputes involving professional negligence and breaches of contract, D&O insurance, general liability, business interruption and ISR policies. Andrew has been ranked in Doyle’s Guide 2016 as ‘Recommended’ in the category of

ALISON ROBERTSON

For more than 20 years Alison has specialised in all aspects of insolvency, reconstruction and recovery. Alison has consistently acted for major banks, as well as mid-tier lenders, providing strategic advice, and where necessary, acting to enforce securities in the most efficient way, cognisant always of the lender’s policies toward customers. Alison also acts for FOREIGN BUSINESSES BEWARE: THE AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW Valve Corporation v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission FCAFC 224. The Full Federal Court has affirmed a $3 million penalty levied against Valve Corporation (Valve) for contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).Valve was held to have made false or misleading representations about the existence or exclusion of a guarantee or remedy in breach of section

DAVID VORCHHEIMER

David is a town planner and lawyer specialising in Planning, Environment, Heritage, Building, Subdivision and Local Government law matters. David regularly appears at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels and Advisory Committees on behalf of developers, objectors and State and local government clients. David advises on and coordinates land acquisition and

SECTION 151Z

The New South Wales Court of Appeal recently delivered a decision casting doubt over the circumstances in which an employer may seek an indemnity pursuant to section 151Z (1) (d) of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW) ( WCA ). Facts. JK was employed by ISS Facilities Services (NSW) Pty Ltd ( ISS) as a cleaner. WE'RE NOT YOUR TYPICAL LAW FIRM A firm that is not distracted by overseas ambitions. A firm without a tenured sense of entitlement. Let us introduce you to HWL Ebsworth Lawyers. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia* shows that in our case, the differences are real. Let us demonstrate how you can benefit from those differences.

CLEANSING NOTICES

Cleansing notices – More than a light scrub. 26 October 2020. The flurry of recent capital raisings has provided an opportune time to draw attention to an often overlooked aspect of capital raisings: cleansing notices. Often misperceived as a ‘tick-the-box’ exercise, the following article sets out food for thought that should

be

STORING HEALTH INFORMATION ON THE CLOUD? Patient health information has traditionally been stored in a paper file in the doctor’s draw or on a local hard drive. But as online storage solutions mature, doctors and health organisations are now asking whether health information can be stored on the cloud. What is the cloud? Put simply, the cloud is a network of software HIGH COURT CLARIFIES POSITION ON PUBLIC ACCESS TO AND Introduction. In Western Australia v Manado HCA 9 (Manado), delivered on 18 March 2020, the High Court unanimously held that state legislation which ‘confirmed’ access to and enjoyment of public areas, such as beaches and waterways as authorised by section 212(2) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA), must be recorded where those interests fall within a native title determination POLAT SIVA - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS Polat specialises in litigation and insolvency. Polat advises government and private clients in complex commercial disputes and regularly provides clients with strategic advice to avoid and resolve disputes where possible. In the insolvency area, Polat regularly acts for financiers, insolvency practitioners and other stakeholders in all aspects of administrations, liquidations and, receiverships.

ANDREW CHEETHAM

For over 17 years’, Andrew has specialised in advising Australian and London based insurers on complex claims as both defence and coverage counsel in disputes involving professional negligence and breaches of contract, D&O insurance, general liability, business interruption and ISR policies. Andrew has been ranked in Doyle’s Guide 2016 as ‘Recommended’ in the category of

ALISON ROBERTSON

For more than 20 years Alison has specialised in all aspects of insolvency, reconstruction and recovery. Alison has consistently acted for major banks, as well as mid-tier lenders, providing strategic advice, and where necessary, acting to enforce securities in the most efficient way, cognisant always of the lender’s policies toward customers. Alison also acts for FOREIGN BUSINESSES BEWARE: THE AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW Valve Corporation v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission FCAFC 224. The Full Federal Court has affirmed a $3 million penalty levied against Valve Corporation (Valve) for contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).Valve was held to have made false or misleading representations about the existence or exclusion of a guarantee or remedy in breach of section

DAVID VORCHHEIMER

David is a town planner and lawyer specialising in Planning, Environment, Heritage, Building, Subdivision and Local Government law matters. David regularly appears at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels and Advisory Committees on behalf of developers, objectors and State and local government clients. David advises on and coordinates land acquisition and

SECTION 151Z

The New South Wales Court of Appeal recently delivered a decision casting doubt over the circumstances in which an employer may seek an indemnity pursuant to section 151Z (1) (d) of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW) ( WCA ). Facts. JK was employed by ISS Facilities Services (NSW) Pty Ltd ( ISS) as a cleaner. RETIREMENT VILLAGE REFORM FOR 2021 The NSW Governments inquiry into the State’s retirement village sector, led by Kathryn Greiner AO (Greiner Report) identified key areas to be improved upon within the sector, including: Increasing transparency surrounding exit entitlements and contracts; Clarifying the funding arrangements for ongoing maintenance costs shared between resident and Operator; and Providing more support for MARI ROSS - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS Mari has practised in the areas of commercial law and banking and finance for over 20 years. Throughout her career she has acted for numerous non-bank lenders and has extensive experience in this space, with a particular focus on construction and investment property finance for predominantly non-bank lenders. Mari is known for her

proactive approach

ADDRESSING SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE Introduction The Australian Government has committed to regulatory and legislative reform to strengthen and simplify national legal frameworks for preventing and addressing sexual harassment in the workplace. The government’s commitments have been expressed in its formal response to the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Respect@Work report (the Report). The formal response, ‘A

KATHERINE AISTROPE

Katherine is a Special Counsel in the Workplace Relations and Safety Group at HWL Ebsworth. Katherine has nearly 20 years’ experience in workplace relations the majority of which has been in private practice advising employer clients. She is an experienced litigator and advocate, including appearances before the Full Bench of the Fair Work

Commission on

CANBERRA - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS F: +61 2 6103 0349. Level 5, HWL Ebsworth Building. 6 National Circuit. Barton ACT 2600. PO Box 4316. Manuka. ACT 2603. DX 5635 Canberra. Car parking. THE AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW The Australian Consumer Law is set out in Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (ACL) and provides a set of consumer guarantees that apply whenever goods are supplied to “consumers” as defined under the ACL.This article explores the interaction between supplier, manufacturer and consumer when there has been a breach of a consumer guarantee in a supply chain. HOW WILL THE AGED CARE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (ROYAL The Department of Health released an Exposure Draft of legislative changes which provides the specific details of the changes that will be made to the Quality of Care Principles 2014 (QCFs) and the User Rights Principles 2014 on Friday afternoon. Initial changes are scheduled to commence on 1 July 2021 with further changes scheduled

for

PARENTAL RIGHTS AND ACCESS TO A CHILD'S MEDICAL RECORDS The law. Under the Family Law Act 1975, parents and guardians have a right to receive information about medical treatment which has been or is intended to be, provided to their child. Unreasonably denying a parent or guardian’s request for access to their child’s medical records may lead to a complaint to the Office of the Australian LIMITATIONS TO THE RIGHT OF SET OFF Introduction. A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Western Australia has held that where a company is in liquidation: The only right of set off available to a debtor is pursuant to section 553C of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act) and contractual and other rights of set off are not enforceable; and; Where there is a security interest over the debtor, the secured creditor will be

GEORGE MARQUES

George’s recent experience includes: Credit unions: Lead partner in the transfer under Part 3 of the Financial Sector (Business Transfer and Group Restructure) Act 1999 from 4 credit unions to Bendigo Bank.This was a significant project which included reviewing and advising on constitutional amendments, member information statements, dealings with regulatory bodies, and reviewing WE'RE NOT YOUR TYPICAL LAW FIRM A firm that is not distracted by overseas ambitions. A firm without a tenured sense of entitlement. Let us introduce you to HWL Ebsworth Lawyers. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia* shows that in our case, the differences are real. Let us demonstrate how you can benefit from those differences. HIGH COURT CLARIFIES POSITION ON PUBLIC ACCESS TO AND Introduction. In Western Australia v Manado HCA 9 (Manado), delivered on 18 March 2020, the High Court unanimously held that state legislation which ‘confirmed’ access to and enjoyment of public areas, such as beaches and waterways as authorised by section 212(2) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA), must be recorded where those interests fall within a native title determination

ANDREW CHEETHAM

For over 17 years’, Andrew has specialised in advising Australian and London based insurers on complex claims as both defence and coverage counsel in disputes involving professional negligence and breaches of contract, D&O insurance, general liability, business interruption and ISR policies. Andrew has been ranked in Doyle’s Guide 2016 as ‘Recommended’ in the category of

CLEANSING NOTICES

Cleansing notices – More than a light scrub. 26 October 2020. The flurry of recent capital raisings has provided an opportune time to draw attention to an often overlooked aspect of capital raisings: cleansing notices. Often misperceived as a ‘tick-the-box’ exercise, the following article sets out food for thought that should

be

STORING HEALTH INFORMATION ON THE CLOUD? Patient health information has traditionally been stored in a paper file in the doctor’s draw or on a local hard drive. But as online storage solutions mature, doctors and health organisations are now asking whether health information can be stored on the cloud. What is the cloud? Put simply, the cloud is a network of software

GEORGE MARQUES

George has nearly 30 years experience in a broad range of commercial law, including commercial property, procurement and contracting, corporations law and probity and corporate governance. He specialises in advising on complex, sensitive and bespoke transactions for public and private companies, Commonwealth and State governments and not for profits. George is highly regarded for his POLAT SIVA - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS Polat specialises in litigation and insolvency. Polat advises government and private clients in complex commercial disputes and regularly provides clients with strategic advice to avoid and resolve disputes where possible. In the insolvency area, Polat regularly acts for financiers, insolvency practitioners and other stakeholders in all aspects of administrations, liquidations and, receiverships. BEDE GAHAN - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS Bede is a Partner in the Canberra Workplace Relations Group, specialising in workplace relations, discrimination and work health and safety law. Clients seek Bede’s advice not only because of its technical excellence, but also because he is an expert at assisting his clients find practical solutions to their most complex workplace relations matters. Bede’s clients

DAVID VORCHHEIMER

David is a town planner and lawyer specialising in Planning, Environment, Heritage, Building, Subdivision and Local Government law matters. David regularly appears at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels and Advisory Committees on behalf of developers, objectors and State and local government clients. David advises on and coordinates land acquisition and

CLARE RAIMONDO

Clare Raimondo is a Partner in HWL Ebsworth’s Workplace Relations and Safety team. Clare has broad expertise in employment and workplace relations matters, having practised as a registered industrial advocate before joining the legal profession. Her work encompasses all aspects of the employment relationship, advising and representing employers on a range of workplace legal issues including WE'RE NOT YOUR TYPICAL LAW FIRM A firm that is not distracted by overseas ambitions. A firm without a tenured sense of entitlement. Let us introduce you to HWL Ebsworth Lawyers. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia* shows that in our case, the differences are real. Let us demonstrate how you can benefit from those differences. HIGH COURT CLARIFIES POSITION ON PUBLIC ACCESS TO AND Introduction. In Western Australia v Manado HCA 9 (Manado), delivered on 18 March 2020, the High Court unanimously held that state legislation which ‘confirmed’ access to and enjoyment of public areas, such as beaches and waterways as authorised by section 212(2) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA), must be recorded where those interests fall within a native title determination

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For over 17 years’, Andrew has specialised in advising Australian and London based insurers on complex claims as both defence and coverage counsel in disputes involving professional negligence and breaches of contract, D&O insurance, general liability, business interruption and ISR policies. Andrew has been ranked in Doyle’s Guide 2016 as ‘Recommended’ in the category of

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STORING HEALTH INFORMATION ON THE CLOUD? Patient health information has traditionally been stored in a paper file in the doctor’s draw or on a local hard drive. But as online storage solutions mature, doctors and health organisations are now asking whether health information can be stored on the cloud. What is the cloud? Put simply, the cloud is a network of software

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George has nearly 30 years experience in a broad range of commercial law, including commercial property, procurement and contracting, corporations law and probity and corporate governance. He specialises in advising on complex, sensitive and bespoke transactions for public and private companies, Commonwealth and State governments and not for profits. George is highly regarded for his POLAT SIVA - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS Polat specialises in litigation and insolvency. Polat advises government and private clients in complex commercial disputes and regularly provides clients with strategic advice to avoid and resolve disputes where possible. In the insolvency area, Polat regularly acts for financiers, insolvency practitioners and other stakeholders in all aspects of administrations, liquidations and, receiverships. BEDE GAHAN - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS Bede is a Partner in the Canberra Workplace Relations Group, specialising in workplace relations, discrimination and work health and safety law. Clients seek Bede’s advice not only because of its technical excellence, but also because he is an expert at assisting his clients find practical solutions to their most complex workplace relations matters. Bede’s clients

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David is a town planner and lawyer specialising in Planning, Environment, Heritage, Building, Subdivision and Local Government law matters. David regularly appears at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels and Advisory Committees on behalf of developers, objectors and State and local government clients. David advises on and coordinates land acquisition and

CLARE RAIMONDO

Clare Raimondo is a Partner in HWL Ebsworth’s Workplace Relations and Safety team. Clare has broad expertise in employment and workplace relations matters, having practised as a registered industrial advocate before joining the legal profession. Her work encompasses all aspects of the employment relationship, advising and representing employers on a range of workplace legal issues including RETIREMENT VILLAGE REFORM FOR 2021 The NSW Governments inquiry into the State’s retirement village sector, led by Kathryn Greiner AO (Greiner Report) identified key areas to be improved upon within the sector, including: Increasing transparency surrounding exit entitlements and contracts; Clarifying the funding arrangements for ongoing maintenance costs shared between resident and Operator; and Providing more support for MARI ROSS - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS Mari has practised in the areas of commercial law and banking and finance for over 20 years. Throughout her career she has acted for numerous non-bank lenders and has extensive experience in this space, with a particular focus on construction and investment property finance for predominantly non-bank lenders. Mari is known for her

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ADDRESSING SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE Introduction The Australian Government has committed to regulatory and legislative reform to strengthen and simplify national legal frameworks for preventing and addressing sexual harassment in the workplace. The government’s commitments have been expressed in its formal response to the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Respect@Work report (the Report). The formal response, ‘A

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Katherine is a Special Counsel in the Workplace Relations and Safety Group at HWL Ebsworth. Katherine has nearly 20 years’ experience in workplace relations the majority of which has been in private practice advising employer clients. She is an experienced litigator and advocate, including appearances before the Full Bench of the Fair Work

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CANBERRA - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS F: +61 2 6103 0349. Level 5, HWL Ebsworth Building. 6 National Circuit. Barton ACT 2600. PO Box 4316. Manuka. ACT 2603. DX 5635 Canberra. Car parking. THE AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW The Australian Consumer Law is set out in Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (ACL) and provides a set of consumer guarantees that apply whenever goods are supplied to “consumers” as defined under the ACL.This article explores the interaction between supplier, manufacturer and consumer when there has been a breach of a consumer guarantee in a supply chain. HOW WILL THE AGED CARE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (ROYAL The Department of Health released an Exposure Draft of legislative changes which provides the specific details of the changes that will be made to the Quality of Care Principles 2014 (QCFs) and the User Rights Principles 2014 on Friday afternoon. Initial changes are scheduled to commence on 1 July 2021 with further changes scheduled

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PARENTAL RIGHTS AND ACCESS TO A CHILD'S MEDICAL RECORDS The law. Under the Family Law Act 1975, parents and guardians have a right to receive information about medical treatment which has been or is intended to be, provided to their child. Unreasonably denying a parent or guardian’s request for access to their child’s medical records may lead to a complaint to the Office of the Australian LIMITATIONS TO THE RIGHT OF SET OFF Introduction. A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Western Australia has held that where a company is in liquidation: The only right of set off available to a debtor is pursuant to section 553C of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act) and contractual and other rights of set off are not enforceable; and; Where there is a security interest over the debtor, the secured creditor will be

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George’s recent experience includes: Credit unions: Lead partner in the transfer under Part 3 of the Financial Sector (Business Transfer and Group Restructure) Act 1999 from 4 credit unions to Bendigo Bank.This was a significant project which included reviewing and advising on constitutional amendments, member information statements, dealings with regulatory bodies, and reviewing WE'RE NOT YOUR TYPICAL LAW FIRM A firm that is not distracted by overseas ambitions. A firm without a tenured sense of entitlement. Let us introduce you to HWL Ebsworth Lawyers. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia* shows that in our case, the differences are real. Let us demonstrate how you can benefit from those differences.

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For over 17 years’, Andrew has specialised in advising Australian and London based insurers on complex claims as both defence and coverage counsel in disputes involving professional negligence and breaches of contract, D&O insurance, general liability, business interruption and ISR policies. Andrew has been ranked in Doyle’s Guide 2016 as ‘Recommended’ in the category of

GEORGE MARQUES

George has nearly 30 years experience in a broad range of commercial law, including commercial property, procurement and contracting, corporations law and probity and corporate governance. He specialises in advising on complex, sensitive and bespoke transactions for public and private companies, Commonwealth and State governments and not for profits. George is highly regarded for his HIGH COURT CLARIFIES POSITION ON PUBLIC ACCESS TO AND Introduction. In Western Australia v Manado HCA 9 (Manado), delivered on 18 March 2020, the High Court unanimously held that state legislation which ‘confirmed’ access to and enjoyment of public areas, such as beaches and waterways as authorised by section 212(2) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA), must be recorded where those interests fall within a native title determination STORING HEALTH INFORMATION ON THE CLOUD? Patient health information has traditionally been stored in a paper file in the doctor’s draw or on a local hard drive. But as online storage solutions mature, doctors and health organisations are now asking whether health information can be stored on the cloud. What is the cloud? Put simply, the cloud is a network of software

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Grant Hummel is a Partner of HWL Ebsworth who has corporate and commercial experience, with particular expertise in capital raisings, securities law, mergers and acquisitions, advising in relation to the Corporations Act, and the ASX Listing Rules. Grant co-leads HWL Ebsworth’s Health Industry Group. He holds an honours degree in life sciences and his experimental POLAT SIVA - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS Polat specialises in litigation and insolvency. Polat advises government and private clients in complex commercial disputes and regularly provides clients with strategic advice to avoid and resolve disputes where possible. In the insolvency area, Polat regularly acts for financiers, insolvency practitioners and other stakeholders in all aspects of administrations, liquidations and, receiverships. BEDE GAHAN - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS Bede is a Partner in the Canberra Workplace Relations Group, specialising in workplace relations, discrimination and work health and safety law. Clients seek Bede’s advice not only because of its technical excellence, but also because he is an expert at assisting his clients find practical solutions to their most complex workplace relations matters. Bede’s clients

DAVID VORCHHEIMER

David is a town planner and lawyer specialising in Planning, Environment, Heritage, Building, Subdivision and Local Government law matters. David regularly appears at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels and Advisory Committees on behalf of developers, objectors and State and local government clients. David advises on and coordinates land acquisition and

CLARE RAIMONDO

Clare Raimondo is a Partner in HWL Ebsworth’s Workplace Relations and Safety team. Clare has broad expertise in employment and workplace relations matters, having practised as a registered industrial advocate before joining the legal profession. Her work encompasses all aspects of the employment relationship, advising and representing employers on a range of workplace legal issues including WE'RE NOT YOUR TYPICAL LAW FIRM A firm that is not distracted by overseas ambitions. A firm without a tenured sense of entitlement. Let us introduce you to HWL Ebsworth Lawyers. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia* shows that in our case, the differences are real. Let us demonstrate how you can benefit from those differences.

ANDREW CHEETHAM

For over 17 years’, Andrew has specialised in advising Australian and London based insurers on complex claims as both defence and coverage counsel in disputes involving professional negligence and breaches of contract, D&O insurance, general liability, business interruption and ISR policies. Andrew has been ranked in Doyle’s Guide 2016 as ‘Recommended’ in the category of

GEORGE MARQUES

George has nearly 30 years experience in a broad range of commercial law, including commercial property, procurement and contracting, corporations law and probity and corporate governance. He specialises in advising on complex, sensitive and bespoke transactions for public and private companies, Commonwealth and State governments and not for profits. George is highly regarded for his HIGH COURT CLARIFIES POSITION ON PUBLIC ACCESS TO AND Introduction. In Western Australia v Manado HCA 9 (Manado), delivered on 18 March 2020, the High Court unanimously held that state legislation which ‘confirmed’ access to and enjoyment of public areas, such as beaches and waterways as authorised by section 212(2) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA), must be recorded where those interests fall within a native title determination STORING HEALTH INFORMATION ON THE CLOUD? Patient health information has traditionally been stored in a paper file in the doctor’s draw or on a local hard drive. But as online storage solutions mature, doctors and health organisations are now asking whether health information can be stored on the cloud. What is the cloud? Put simply, the cloud is a network of software

GRANT HUMMEL

Grant Hummel is a Partner of HWL Ebsworth who has corporate and commercial experience, with particular expertise in capital raisings, securities law, mergers and acquisitions, advising in relation to the Corporations Act, and the ASX Listing Rules. Grant co-leads HWL Ebsworth’s Health Industry Group. He holds an honours degree in life sciences and his experimental POLAT SIVA - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS Polat specialises in litigation and insolvency. Polat advises government and private clients in complex commercial disputes and regularly provides clients with strategic advice to avoid and resolve disputes where possible. In the insolvency area, Polat regularly acts for financiers, insolvency practitioners and other stakeholders in all aspects of administrations, liquidations and, receiverships. BEDE GAHAN - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS Bede is a Partner in the Canberra Workplace Relations Group, specialising in workplace relations, discrimination and work health and safety law. Clients seek Bede’s advice not only because of its technical excellence, but also because he is an expert at assisting his clients find practical solutions to their most complex workplace relations matters. Bede’s clients

DAVID VORCHHEIMER

David is a town planner and lawyer specialising in Planning, Environment, Heritage, Building, Subdivision and Local Government law matters. David regularly appears at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels and Advisory Committees on behalf of developers, objectors and State and local government clients. David advises on and coordinates land acquisition and

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Clare Raimondo is a Partner in HWL Ebsworth’s Workplace Relations and Safety team. Clare has broad expertise in employment and workplace relations matters, having practised as a registered industrial advocate before joining the legal profession. Her work encompasses all aspects of the employment relationship, advising and representing employers on a range of workplace legal issues including ADDRESSING SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE Introduction The Australian Government has committed to regulatory and legislative reform to strengthen and simplify national legal frameworks for preventing and addressing sexual harassment in the workplace. The government’s commitments have been expressed in its formal response to the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Respect@Work report (the Report). The formal response, ‘A RESTRICTIVE PRACTICES The Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response No. 1) Bill 2021(Bill) was introduced to Parliament on 27 May 2021. This Bill appears to be the first of many changes in relation to the use of restraint, now restrictive practices in residential aged care. This Bill proposes changes to Aged Care Act 1997 HOW WILL THE AGED CARE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (ROYAL The Department of Health released an Exposure Draft of legislative changes which provides the specific details of the changes that will be made to the Quality of Care Principles 2014 (QCFs) and the User Rights Principles 2014 on Friday afternoon.. Initial changes are scheduled to commence on 1 July 2021 with further changes scheduled for 1 September 2021.

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Anthony’s practice combines a wealth of experience in commercial and administrative law and practical experience with regulators and industry regulation. His expertise encompasses public law, complex corporate law and competition law. Anthony focuses on governance, transactions and strategic advice for government and regulated industries, and on business dealings between them. He represents

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Tony is a Partner in HWL Ebsworth’s Commercial Group. Tony has been a legal practitioner in the Northern Territory for 31 years and is admitted to the Supreme Courts of New South Wales and the Northern Territory and to the High Court of Australia. Tony assists corporate and governmental clients in a broad range of

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For more than 20 years Alison has specialised in all aspects of insolvency, reconstruction and recovery. Alison has consistently acted for major banks, as well as mid-tier lenders, providing strategic advice, and where necessary, acting to enforce securities in the most efficient way, cognisant always of the lender’s policies toward customers. Alison also acts for THEA PRICE - HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS Thea Price is Special Counsel in the Workplace Relations and Safety Group in Brisbane and assists clients across extensive industries which include education, government owned entities, local government, retail, transport, construction, mining, electrical, manufacturing, health, farming and agriculture. Thea has broad experience advising and advocating on behalf of clients in all aspects of

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Martin is NSW Practice Group Head of the firm’s Real Estate and Projects Group and has 30 plus years experience in large real estate transactions in all asset classes. His particular interests include: joint ventures; sales and acquisitions; pre-commitment development agreements for lease; and project delivery and development management arrangements. Martin acts for many of

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