The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) in Satterly v Brisbane City Council [2025] QIRC 97 examines establishing workplace misconduct as a valid dismissal reason, especially when psychiatric injury is involved. It highlights how misconduct and unfair dismissal interact with the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.
The High Court confirmed that prior settlements in historical abuse claims can be set aside without proof that legal barriers directly influenced the agreement, broadening the “just and reasonable” test and limiting the finality of past deeds.
Recent accusations of recipe plagiarism against a famous food influencer have led to discussions about the role of copyright law in something as commonplace as a recipe. Below, we explore whether recipes attract copyright protection, what may constitute copyright infringement and how creators can protect their treasured intellectual property.
The UK Court of Appeal upheld that a school was not vicariously liable for abuse committed by an 18-year-old on work experience, finding his limited role lacked a close connection to the school’s functions. The ruling underscores the strict limits of vicarious liability where no employment-like relationship exists.
The Victorian Government has introduced the Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Bill 2025, which establishes a statutory developer bond scheme requiring developers of residential buildings over three storeys to lodge a financial bond prior to seeking an occupancy permit from 1 July 2026.
The Planning and Environment Court of Queensland has dismissed an applicant appeal and refused a development application for multiple dwellings on the basis that the permanent loss of community facilities zoned land intended for the benefit of the whole community could not be justified in the circumstances.
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