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Stock saleyard removed from the Queensland Heritage Register for failing to meet criteria for cultural heritage significance

Scenic Rim Regional Council v Queensland Heritage Council [2022] QPEC 42 concerned an appeal against a decision of the Queensland Heritage Council to enter the Beaudesert Pig and Cattle Saleyard onto the Queensland Heritage Register.

ASIC pursues first whistleblower prosecution and provides recommendations for good practice

This first ever whistleblower prosecution by ASIC highlights the need for human resources professionals, company executives and directors to ensure there is a comprehensive approach to whistleblower governance in their organisation.

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ASIC commences court proceedings for alleged 'greenwashing' for the first time ever

ASIC commenced its first ever court proceeding for alleged greenwashing conduct against a superannuation fund amid its crackdown on greenwashing in the financial services and products sector.

Who gets to keep an option fee if the sale of land contract has been terminated?

This article examines the importance of understanding the terms and obligations in an option agreement and a sale of land agreement

Common Law Impacts of the New Code of Practice

At common law, an employer has a non-delegable duty to take reasonable care to prevent foreseeable risk of psychiatric injury to its employees.