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November 29, 2023

Navigating the Changing Landscape: Project Intervene

In the world of construction and development in New South Wales, a name that often sparks curiosity, concern, or even fear is David Chandler, the Building Commissioner. But is there...

September 21, 2023

Strata

CAN A SCHEME CURRENTLY UNDER COMPULSORY APPOINTMENT BE CONSIDERED DYSFUNCTIONAL?

Most are well aware that the Tribunal has the power pursuant to section 237 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 to appoint a strata managing agent to exercise the functions of...

August 1, 2023

Planning, Environment & Government

Case Law Update – Physical Commencement of a Development Consent

A recent decision of the Land and Environment Court in Fabemu (No 2) Pty Ltd v Kiama Municipal Council [2023] NSWLEC 79 is an example of the pitfalls in attempting...

March 20, 2023

Strata

COST RECOVERY BY-LAWS –
ARE THEY ENFORCEABLE?

Article by James Moir We are often asked to prepare “cost recovery” by-laws to recover costs that an owners corporation incurs as a result of by-law breaches. The costs sought...

February 6, 2023

Updates

Pawsitive Steps Event Day

Join us on March 5th, 2023, at Rouse Hill for the Pawsitive Steps event day! Mind Connections allows you to connect with others, learn about the benefits of animal interaction,...

November 21, 2022

Employment Law

Impending Gig Economy Reform & Deliveroo's Quick Hop

Deliveroo’s withdrawal from Australia last Wednesday, 16 November 2022, made public news when the fast-food delivery enterprise was placed into voluntary administration, effective immediately. The decision, which had been in...

November 14, 2022

Financial Services & Compliance

ASIC TARGETING STATEMENTS AND REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT “GREENWASHING” ?

CASE BACKGROUND 4. ASIC’s concerns were that Tlou did not have a reasonable basis to make the statements or that the statements were not factually correct. GREENWASHING EXPLAINED As ASIC...

October 14, 2022

Updates

Australian Financial Review - Most Innovative Companies Awards Night

Last Thursday the Madison Marcus Team joined Ikon Services at the Fullerton Hotel, Sydney for the 2022 Australian Financial Review ‘Most Innovative Companies Awards Night’. The evening revealed the top...

September 29, 2022

Financial Services & Compliance

The Optus Data Breach

Article was written by Vicky Grillakis On 22 September 2022, telecommunications giant, Optus, notified the Australian Cyber Security Centre, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and other relevant...

September 23, 2022

Updates

EMPLOYMENT LAW: WORKER'S ENTITLEMENT IN THE GIG ECONOMY

Article written by Michael Short News reports have recently reported that the families of two Uber Eats riders who died during their employment with Uber Eats have filed applications for...