The State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 (NSW) and the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) assist in determining whether remedial building works constitute 'exempt development'.
There are many circumstances in which a school may find itself in a position of conflict as between a student and one or both of their parents. A school must be made aware of any orders that impact its duty of care to a student.
A recent Federal Court case serves as a reminder to Australian businesses to actively use their registered trade marks in real commercial contexts. Failure to do so may expose them to legal challenges.
With the rise of OnlyFans as a social media platform in Australia, employers may need to consider reviewing and amending their social media policies, to include disclosures made on employment about social media content.
Nearly 10 years on from the introduction of the anti-bullying jurisdiction, the volume of cases in 2023 might indicate that the jurisdiction is becoming more popular with employees.
The recent decision handed down in Hunt Leather Pty Ltd v Transport for NSW [2023] NSWSC 840, has upheld a claim for private nuisance brought in relation to the interference caused by the NSW Government's Sydney Light Rail project.
