The meaning of ‘corrupt conduct’ has been expanded to capture the corrupt conduct of certain persons working in the private sector.
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Increased Penalties for OH&S Offences in WA
Posted in OH&S
Penalties for OH&S offences have been significantly increased (up to 8x) to ensure consistency with OH&S legislation in other Australian jurisdictions.
Read MoreExpanded Definition of Anaesthesia for NSW Private Health Facilities
Posted in Treatment
This training brochure applies to organisations that subscribe to the NSW – Private Health Facilities: Service and Building Requirements module Private Health Facilities Amendment (Miscellaneous) Regulation 2018 No. 521 (NSW) The ...
Read MoreNew Federal Biosecurity Reporting Obligations
Posted in Governance
New biosecurity legislation will now require organisations to notify the Director of Biosecurity if they are in control of goods that are the subject of a temporary or permanent import ban.
Read MoreNew Animal Protection Framework in the NT
Posted in Animal Welfare
The Animal Protection Bill 2018 (NT) has introduced a suite of reforms to update the animal protection framework in the NT and has prescribed a new minimum level of care for animal cruelty offences
Read MoreNew Quality Standards For Aged Care Providers
Posted in Aged Care
The Aged Care (Single Quality Framework) Reform Bill 2018 (Cth) will introduce a single set of aged care standards that will apply to all approved providers. These new Aged Care Quality Standards will replace the existing standards
Read MoreVictorian Residential Tenancy Agreement Requirements Amended
Posted in Residential Tenancies
The Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic) has been amended to provide that, among other changes, RTA leases with a fixed term exceeding 5 years will now be subject to the requirements of the Act.
Read MoreLocal Jobs First Act 2003 (Vic) Amendments
Posted in Employment
The Local Jobs First Act 2003 (Vic) (formerly the Victorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003) requires agencies to meet additional reporting requirements and imposes new obligations on agencies in respect of certain building projects.
Read MoreNational Quality Framework Reforms Implemented in WA
Posted in Education
Western Australia has introduced a suite of reforms to its education and care services legislation in accordance with the National Quality Framework and in alignment with the other States and Territories.
Read MoreLaw Compliance Report – October 2018
Posted in Publications - Law Compliance Report
The Law Compliance Report is distributed to clients free of charge and provides insight into legislative developments in key sectors throughout Australia. The latest edition of the Report can be accessed below. In this issue we discuss ...
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