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Managing cross border sexual harassment investigations in Australia and Asia––10 key considerations for employers (Part 2)

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In Part 2 of our series, we’ll look at who forms part of an investigation team, how location affects which laws apply to an investigation, notification and timing requirements. (Part 1 covers the definition of ‘workplace’...more

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M&A Highlights From ASIC's September Corporate Finance Update

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ASIC has released its third quarter update on corporate finance regulatory activities. From an M&A perspective, the update includes ASIC's observations on its public M&A deal statistics, outlines ASIC's recent concerns in M&A...more

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COVID-19: Coronavirus Q&A – Australia

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*This information is accurate as of 4.00 P.M. AEDT Tuesday 17 March 2020 and is subject to change as this situation evolves. 1. WHERE IS A GOOD PLACE TO GET GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19?...more

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COVID-19 Employment Policies and Fact Sheets for Companies in Australia

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CORONAVIRUS KEY EMPLOYMENT ISSUES - AUSTRALIA - Closely monitor the Australian Department of Health website for any updates to the fact sheets and guidelines for businesses and continue to follow the latest advice,...more

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AUSTRALIA: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – Employer FAQs

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The spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) across the globe remains a significant concern in the workplace. Employers are confronting difficult questions regarding how to handle safety and health rules, travel...more

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What Is the Australian Modern Slavery Act & How Does It Differ from UK’s

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Corporate compliance officers always welcome the new year with a string of new regulatory compliance obligations close behind. One that caught my eye for 2020: Australia’s Modern Slavery Act....more

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UK Planning Policy on Shale Gas Found "Unlawful" by the High Court

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Climate change is an increasingly important concern for lawmakers and decision makers around the world. For companies and institutions looking to promote hydrocarbon projects in the future, climate change considerations may...more

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Not Long to Go Until the New Notifiable Data Breach Scheme Begins

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The long awaited commencement of the notifiable data breach scheme (NDB Scheme) is just around the corner. Prior to the introduction of the NDB Scheme in Australia, notification of a data breach to the Australian...more

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