The new section 203AB was introduced into the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) to prevent the occurrence of "phoenixing". Case law confirms section 203AB will nullify the last director resigning regardless of intent.
The NSW Court of Appeal has overturned a decision of the District Court finding that the owners of a short-term holiday rental home were liable in negligence to a guest who slipped and fell down a small flight of stairs.
Responding to complaints, incidents and reports is a critical step in managing the risk of psychosocial hazards. There are various ways a worker may report or raise a psychosocial hazard.
VCAT has found that it does not have jurisdiction to determine claims for contribution under Part IV of the Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic).
Keeping a record of the risk management process can assist an employer in demonstrating the steps it has taken to comply with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (WHS Regulation).
