http://www.mallesons.com/publications Latest publications from Mallesons http://www.mallesons.com//publications/update-combine.cfm?id=1414302 http://www.mallesons.com//publications/update-combine.cfm?id=1414302 Victoria Law Reform Commission recommends sweeping changes to class actions • Aristocrat Leisure settles proceedings - awaits court approval • Mind your language - plaintiff firm's blunder extends opt out period • Protection of whistleblowers in class actions • Centro faces multiple class actions • EC considers class actions for antitrust violations • ASIC to commence fresh class actions on behalf of Westpoint investors Fri, 25 07 2008 03:00:00 http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jul/9533391w.htm http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jul/9533391w.htm Defence contracts tend to contain clauses imposing access and disclosure requirements that can cause a level of anxiety for suppliers looking to protect their confidential information. This Defence client publication aims to equip clients with an awareness of the Commonwealth's legislative and policy requirements in this area, so that they can negotiate access and disclosure clauses that address the Commonwealth's legitimate needs without putting their confidential information at undue risk. Fri, 18 07 2008 09:00:00 http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jul/9532702w.htm http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jul/9532702w.htm The Australian Government today released its much-anticipated policy paper on carbon trading, reiterating its earlier election policy to establish a broad-based cap and trade emissions trading scheme by 2010. Framed as a green paper (or options paper), today's report canvasses a number of policy options, as well as flagging the Government's preferred policy. Wed, 16 07 2008 05:00:00 http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jul/9529362w.htm http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jul/9529362w.htm On 4 July 2008 the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) released the fourth publication of its Public Interpretation Series. Through the Public Interpretation Series, AUSTRAC sets out its views on some of the more common and complex issues posed by the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cwlth) (AML/CTF Act). Mon, 14 07 2008 04:30:00 http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jul/9519719w.htm http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jul/9519719w.htm The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) have announced a regime to facilitate the offering of retail funds to investors in each other's market. The announcement opens up new investment opportunities in both markets. Mon, 07 07 2008 05:30:00 http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jul/9515269w.htm http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jul/9515269w.htm Professor Garnaut today launched his much-anticipated Draft Report, reaffirming his view that an Australian emissions trading scheme (ETS) should have broad coverage and that there should be no compensation for industries such as the power sector. Fri, 04 07 2008 05:00:00 http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jul/9516380w.htm http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jul/9516380w.htm On Thursday 3 July all Australian governments agreed that the Commonwealth will assume responsibility for regulating all consumer credit. Fri, 04 07 2008 02:00:00 http://www.mallesons.com//publications/update-combine.cfm?id=1390839 http://www.mallesons.com//publications/update-combine.cfm?id=1390839 Employee restrained from using confidential information • Dismissal of employee who fell ill whilst on leave held to be unfair • Recent developments Tue, 01 07 2008 04:30:00 http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jul/9510086w.htm http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jul/9510086w.htm The Federal Court recently handed down its decision in a landmark trade mark case involving E&J Gallo Winery and Lion Nathan. The decision is a timely warning to international trade mark owners to use their trade marks in Australia or risk losing them. Tue, 01 07 2008 02:00:00 http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jun/9505197w.htm http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jun/9505197w.htm Last Friday the Federal Government completed a release of three legislative instruments to streamline reporting under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Act as well as providing Regulations and a monitoring methodology instrument, known as a Determination, to allow corporations to consolidate their reporting obligations. Mon, 30 06 2008 05:00:00 http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jun/9505994w.htm http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jun/9505994w.htm Today, the Liquor Act 2007, and its accompanying regulations, commences and replaces the existing statutes which regulate all liquor sales and related activities in Hotels, Registered Clubs and Star City Casino in New South Wales. Mon, 30 06 2008 05:00:00 http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jun/9505937w.htm http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jun/9505937w.htm A new final withholding tax regime has been enacted (Tax Laws Amendment (Election Commitments No.1) Act 2008) which applies to distributions of Australian source net income from Australian managed investment trusts to foreign investors. Fri, 27 06 2008 05:00:00 http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jun/9497284w.htm http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jun/9497284w.htm Treasury has now effected the Insurance Amendment Regulations (Regulations) which provide for limited exemption arrangements for direct offshore foreign insurers (DOFIs) (referred to in the Regulations as unauthorised foreign insurers) from the requirement to be authorised by APRA to carry on insurance business in Australia. Tue, 24 06 2008 09:30:00 http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jun/9492253w.htm http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jun/9492253w.htm The Rudd Government has now released the final form of the proposed National Employment Standards (NES). The NES will guarantee minimum terms of employment for all employees covered by the Federal workplace relations system as of 1 January 2010. Fri, 20 06 2008 09:00:00 http://www.mallesons.com//publications/update-combine.cfm?id=1360714 http://www.mallesons.com//publications/update-combine.cfm?id=1360714 Reserved powers in Alliances: harnessing the "Big Bad Wolf" • National code of practice for precast, tilt-up and concrete elements in building construction • OH&S and employers - duty to warn workers of all known hazards • New developments • Major recent cases • Legislation Thu, 19 06 2008 09:00:00 http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jun/9473519w.htm http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jun/9473519w.htm The Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department (EPD) today announced formal arrangements for the implementation of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects in Hong Kong. Fri, 06 06 2008 02:30:00 http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jun/9468761w.htm http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jun/9468761w.htm The Government today released a Green Paper proposing major reforms to credit and financial services laws. Mortgage lending and broking may be regulated by the Commonwealth, with other consumer lending remaining with the States and Territories. If implemented, these changes will have a major impact on the financial services sector. Submissions close on 1 July 2008. Tue, 03 06 2008 05:00:00 http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jun/9468775w.htm http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jun/9468775w.htm The Treasurer, the Hon Michael Costa, today handed down the NSW Budget. The budget result for 2008-9 is expected to be a surplus of $268 million. Tue, 03 06 2008 04:30:00 http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jun/9461624w.htm http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jun/9461624w.htm Recent reports of high-profile leakages of personal data in Hong Kong clearly illustrate the importance of businesses complying with privacy laws from a reputation perspective. Mon, 02 06 2008 03:00:00 http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jun/9465470w.htm http://www.mallesons.com/publications/2008/Jun/9465470w.htm The advisory panel conducting the review into the harmonisation of occupational health and safety laws has called for submissions on the optimal structure and content of national OHS laws. Mon, 02 06 2008 11:00:00