In the world of motorsport, success is not just measured in lap times and podium finishes, it is also about what is happening off the track. If you have ever looked closely at a race car, you will know there is one thing that is essential to keeping the wheels turning: sponsorship.
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The Supreme Court of Victoria recently delivered a ruling confirming that a cap on rent reviews is not prohibited under section 35 of the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic). This overturns a ruling by VCAT, which had determined that caps on rent reviews constituted a second method of review and were therefore void.
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Most employees are privy to confidential information during the course of their employment. This information can vary greatly, from manufacturing processes to client lists to proprietary formulas or even source code. These trade secrets in Australia are protected through common law, contractual obligations, and equity.
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Navigating the world of consumer rights can often feel overwhelming, especially when a product or service doesn’t meet your expectations. In Australia, the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) offers key protections for consumers, ensuring that products and services meet certain standards.
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The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner recently decided that Bunnings breached Australian privacy laws by using facial recognition technology to identify people causing problems in their stores. The focus of its determination was about whether privacy laws permitted the use of FRT in such circumstances.
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The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) provides protections to consumers and small businesses against unfair contract terms (UCT Regime). In November last year, there were significant changes to the UCT Regime, so…what have we learnt?
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