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Market Alerts 2006

December
- Fortescue Metals - access to BHPBIO’s rail track - the exception for production processes - 21 December 2006
  21 December 2006
- New Document Destruction Legislation in Victoria
  21 December 2006
- Building legislation reform in WA
  21 December 2006
- Legislation
  21 December 2006
- Construction safety focuses on clients
  21 December 2006
- New Developments
  21 December 2006
- Major recent cases
  21 December 2006
- APM Group (Aust) Pty Ltd v Galwin Pty Ltd [2006] VSC 325
  20 December 2006
- Bitannia Pty Ltd & Anor v Parkline Constructions Pty Ltd [2006] NSWCA 238
  20 December 2006
- Cant Contracting P/L v Casella & Anor [2006] QSC 242
  20 December 2006
- David Jones Ltd v Perpetual Limited & Anor [2006] QSC 337
  20 December 2006
- Downer Construction (New Zealand) Ltd v Silverfield Developments Ltd, HCNZ, CIV-2005-404-6800
  20 December 2006
- Privacy Issues Papers released by Australian Law Reform Commission for public comment
  18 December 2006
- AML/CTF Act has commenced - December 2006
  14 December 2006
- Workchoices’ genuine operational reasons exemption to unfair dismissal
  13 December 2006
- Employers found liable for victimising employees who complained about OH&S
  13 December 2006
- Fiduciary duties update
  13 December 2006
- The move towards Australian Workplace Agreements
  13 December 2006
- Diabetes not an obstacle
  13 December 2006
- Written but not in writing: The Pan Australia Shipping case
  13 December 2006
- Arbitrating in China: Mallesons presents its China Arbitration Roadshow
  13 December 2006
- Arbitrating in China: Mallesons presents its China Arbitration Roadshow
  13 December 2006
- Practitioner in Profile: Jonathan Kay Hoyle
  13 December 2006
- ANZTPA legislation: New Zealand Bill passes first reading in House of Representatives - 13 December 2006
  13 December 2006
- New changes to Capital Gains Tax for foreign residents - 8 December 2006
  8 December 2006
- Tasmania
  8 December 2006
- Commonwealth
  8 December 2006
- Victoria
  8 December 2006
- Western Australia
  8 December 2006
- Queensland
  8 December 2006
- South Australia
  8 December 2006
- Independent Contractors Bill and further WorkChoices amendments - 7 December 2006
  7 December 2006
- Ecologically sustainable development principles in environmental assessments: Gray v The Minister for Planning & Ors
  6 December 2006
- Australian Parliament passes AML/CTF Acts - 7 December 2006
  6 December 2006
- High Court upholds WorkChoices legislation
  4 December 2006
- ABC discriminates against employee returning from maternity leave
  4 December 2006
- Full Bench says series of fixed term contracts not “sham” arrangements
  4 December 2006
November
- Our publications
  30 November 2006
- Five things you need to know - joint ventures
  30 November 2006
- In brief
  30 November 2006
- Bait advertising- a refresher
  30 November 2006
- Giving undertakings to the ACCC in merger reviews
  30 November 2006
- International news
  30 November 2006
- WorkChoices - status report
  29 November 2006
- Consumer Affairs Victoria taskforce cracks down on unfair terms in consumer contracts - 28 November 2006
  28 November 2006
- No title for this page
  28 November 2006
- Hidden gaps in D&O insurance
  28 November 2006
- A round up of the United Nations Climate Change Conference - 27 November 2006
  24 November 2006
- China opens RMB retail business to foreign banks from 11 December 2006
  22 November 2006
- Best practice in IT contract and project management
  20 November 2006
- China’s first anti-money laundering law is scheduled to take effect on 1 January
  20 November 2006
- The new formal merger clearance process available for complex mergers - 23 November 2006
  20 November 2006
- What does the National Greenhouse Emissions Trading
  15 November 2006
- The Stern Review: how does Australia measure up?
  15 November 2006
- Clean Development Mechanism: carbon capture and storage, mechanisms and criticisms in the lead up to UN Climate Change conference
  15 November 2006
- More “fine tuning” to WorkChoices 14 November 2006
  14 November 2006
- ASX recommends listed trusts improve corporate governance reporting
  2 November 2006
- Court grants interim injunction to prevent infringement of drug patent - 2 November 2006
  2 November 2006
- Revised Anti-Money Laundering Bill introduced into Parliament
  2 November 2006
- Change to trade mark law: register your interest
  1 November 2006
- Fair Pay Commission hands down first minimum wage decision
  1 November 2006
- Common law deeds containing prohibited content may not necessarily mean failure to genuinely try to reach agreement
  1 November 2006
- Warning to all company directors: CEO prosecuted over workplace fatality
  1 November 2006
- Mere assertion that staff costs are unsustainable not a genuine operational reason
  1 November 2006
October
- D&O insurance: paying the premium
  27 October 2006
- Chemeq and Jubilee: some judicial guidance on continuous disclosure
  27 October 2006
- ASIC v Vines: hefty penalties for breach of duty by company executives
  27 October 2006
- Whitlam v NRMA: indemnity for costs in defamation proceedings
  27 October 2006
- New South Wales Greenhouse Gas Abatement Scheme (GGAS) extended - 25 October 2006
  25 October 2006
- Major amendments to Australian competition law
  20 October 2006
- ANZTPA second round consultation begins - 19 October 2006
  19 October 2006
- Regulation of sponsors - harsher penalties and suspension periods
  18 October 2006
- Key media ownership reforms passed - 18 October 2006
  18 October 2006
- Changes to the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) - 18 October 2006
  18 October 2006
- Legal Provisions
  18 October 2006
- How will the new regulations supporting the Renewable Energy Law work in practice?
  18 October 2006
- AWB & Privilege - The Lessons to be Learned
  17 October 2006
- No title for this page
  16 October 2006
- New APRA Prudential Standards on Outsourcing
  11 October 2006
- Hong Kong prospectus regime - appeasing the market consensus
  11 October 2006
- Doing defence business in Australia
  10 October 2006
- Employer fails to show that terminations due to genuine operational reasons
  5 October 2006
- ACTU releases its vision for industrial relations system based on collective bargaining
  5 October 2006
- Provoked employee reinstated following termination for allegedly punching passenger
  5 October 2006
September
- Commencement of the e-commerce amendments to the Consumer Credit Code - 29 September 2006
  29 September 2006
- Australian Capital Territory
  29 September 2006
- Western Australia
  29 September 2006
- Victoria
  29 September 2006
- New South Wales
  29 September 2006
- Commonwealth
  29 September 2006
- More “fine tuning” to WorkChoices - 29 September 2006
  29 September 2006
- China's new energy strategy and its commercial implications for Australian companies
  26 September 2006
- Pre-emptive rights and the Monto Coal case
  26 September 2006
- Protections for company directors and officers against liability under mining and petroleum safety legislation
  26 September 2006
- Changes to Western Australia’s vegetation clearing laws
  26 September 2006
- The Queensland access regime for natural gas pipeline services
  26 September 2006
- Purposes for which a Miscellaneous Licence may be granted under the Mining Act 1978 (WA) - Regulation 42(B)
  26 September 2006
- Contaminated Sites Act 2003 (WA)
  26 September 2006
- Recent amendments to the Wild Rivers Act 2005 (Qld)
  26 September 2006
- National Electricity Rules - review of transmission revenue and pricing
  26 September 2006
- The new WorkChoices record keeping requirements: is your business ready?
  21 September 2006
- Unrest in Thailand: protecting your investments - 20 September 2006
  20 September 2006
- Thailand unrest: protecting BlueScope’s investments - 20 September 2006
  20 September 2006
- In Brief - Damages for moral rights infringements
  18 September 2006
- Geographical names as trade marks
  18 September 2006
- Potential High Court review of the test for patentability - Merck v Arrow
  18 September 2006
- The McBattle over McBrat
  18 September 2006
- Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Act 2006
  18 September 2006
- The proposed Australian and New Zealand Therapeutic Products Authority
  18 September 2006
- Significant changes to the Trade Marks Act introduced - 15 September 2006
  15 September 2006
- Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Act 2006 passed - 14 September 2006
  14 September 2006
- Environment Protection (Amendment) Act 2006 passed - 15 September 2006
  14 September 2006
- Use of green and gold by BP defeats its colour trademark application for green - 12 September 2006
  12 September 2006
- Proposed changes to widen the Takeovers Panel’s powers - 13 September 2006
  12 September 2006
- Legislation
  8 September 2006
- New developments
  8 September 2006
- Construction withholding tax - New ATO Practice Statement
  8 September 2006
- Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment (Amendment) Act 2006 (Vic)
  8 September 2006
- Occupational Health & Safety update
  8 September 2006
- Major recent cases
  8 September 2006
- Latest developments in clean energy - 5 September 2006
  5 September 2006
- Constructive dismissal - jumped or pushed?
  1 September 2006
- Victorian privacy reforms limited to washrooms and toilets
  1 September 2006
- Sacking of GM for allowing son to use company cars justified
  1 September 2006
- Senate Inquiry into the Independent Contractors Bill recommends keeping state protections for outworkers
  1 September 2006
- Meridian Retail Pty Ltd v Australian Unity Retail Network Pty Ltd [2006] VSC 223
  1 September 2006
August
- High Court gives litigation funders the green light: Campbells Cash and Carry Pty Limited v Fostif Pty Limited
  31 August 2006
- Increased redundancy pay under GEERS
  29 August 2006
- E-commerce amendments to the Consumer Credit Code
  29 August 2006
- The new federal independent contractors legislation
  29 August 2006
- Can your employee sue you for unfair dismissal?
  29 August 2006
- "Genuine operational reasons" - exception not as broad as first thought
  29 August 2006
- Commission refuses secret ballot applications, clarifies "genuine bargaining"
  29 August 2006
- National day of protest against WorkChoices
  29 August 2006
- Protected industrial action under WorkChoices
  29 August 2006
- Preparing for the Contaminated Sites Act (WA) - 5 things you should know
  25 August 2006
- Halkat Electrical Contractors Pty Ltd v Holmwood Holdings Pty Ltd [2006] NSWCA 1
  21 August 2006
- Commonwealth
  18 August 2006
- South Australia
  18 August 2006
- Australian Capital Territory
  18 August 2006
- Queensland
  18 August 2006
- Western Australia
  18 August 2006
- New South Wales
  18 August 2006
- Victoria
  18 August 2006
- Allocating risk in contracts
  17 August 2006
- Section 52: the sounds of silence
  16 August 2006
- Competitive tension - the trade practices risks of dealing with competitors
  16 August 2006
- International news
  16 August 2006
- Our publications
  16 August 2006
- Five things you need to know ... expert witnesses in the Federal Court
  16 August 2006
- In brief
  16 August 2006
- New regulatory framework for bodies corporate in Victoria
  2 August 2006
- Building “green” - accreditation requires more than just design
  1 August 2006
- Common pay increases not pattern bargaining as long as there is some flexibility, says Commission
  1 August 2006
- Commission rejects secret ballot applications because no genuine attempt to reach agreement
  1 August 2006
- Court clarifies time limit for protected industrial action
  1 August 2006
July
- The risk of extradition in a global economy: NatWest and Bermingham & Ors v Director of the Serious Fraud Office
  27 July 2006
- Rights under Bilateral Investment Treaties: Occidental Exploration case
  27 July 2006
- Mallesons' International arbitration group news
  27 July 2006
- Partner in profile- Stuart Valentine
  27 July 2006
- Further details- China Arbitration Roadshow
  27 July 2006
- Arbitration issues and developments, Australasia region
  27 July 2006
- Baulderstone Hornibrook Pty Ltd v Queensland Investment Corporation - [2006] NSWSC 522
  27 July 2006
- CAMAC Corporate duties below board level Report April 2006
  21 July 2006
- Corporations Amendment Regulations 2006 (No. 4)
  21 July 2006
- ASX listing rules for managed funds
  21 July 2006
- Rethinking regulation
  21 July 2006
- ASX reports on corporate governance compliance
  21 July 2006
- APRA standards on “fit and proper” person
  21 July 2006
- ASIC policy proposal on Auditor rotation (April 2006)
  21 July 2006
- More energy reform - poles apart?
  19 July 2006
- New Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Bill - 13 July 2006
  14 July 2006
- M&A trends - Australia and the global market
  14 July 2006
- Aquatec-Maxcon Pty Ltd v Barwon Region Water Authority [2006] VSC 117
  14 July 2006
- Government announces new media framework
  13 July 2006
- Hard liquor: the Federal Court decision in ACCC v Woolworths
  12 July 2006
- Patent Trolls and Risk Reduction
  12 July 2006
- Discrimination alert! Be careful when assessing applicants with criminal records
  3 July 2006
- Court finds policies form part of employment contract
  3 July 2006
- Commission rejects employer's "genuine operational reasons" objection
  3 July 2006
June
- ACCC releases final version of new Merger Process Guidelines
  30 June 2006
- New Federal independent contractors legislation has significant implications
  29 June 2006
- The Building & Construction Industry Improvement Act: A New Regime
  27 June 2006
- Compulsion of evidence in international commercial arbitration
  27 June 2006
- Scott Carver Corporation Pty Ltd v SAS Trustee Corporation (Formerly State Authorities Superannuation Board) [2005] NSWCA 462, Unreported, 21 December 2005
  27 June 2006
- Financial Transaction Reports Amendment Bill 2006
  26 June 2006
- Asian REITs - opportunities for Australian businesses
  15 June 2006
- Corporate class actions in Australia
  15 June 2006
- End of the road for Pfizer's Viagra patent in Australia
  14 June 2006
- Queensland land rich duty changes
  9 June 2006
- Document destruction: widening of court sanctions
  9 June 2006
- Copyright reform
  8 June 2006
- Standing to expunge a competitor’s design application
  8 June 2006
- The Full Federal Court tackles skilled addressees
  8 June 2006
- In brief
  8 June 2006
- Drafting joint venture contracts and protecting your trade marks
  8 June 2006
- Plain sailing for Swarbrick in the Full Federal Court
  8 June 2006
- New South Wales Duties (Abolition of State Taxes) Bill
  7 June 2006
- WorkChoices Update: High Court hearing completed
  2 June 2006
- High Court rules on vicarious liability
  2 June 2006
- Dismissal of long serving employee upheld
  2 June 2006
- The latest chapter in colour trade marks: recent developments in Australia
  1 June 2006
May
- Our publications
  31 May 2006
- Five things you need to know ... franchising
  31 May 2006
- Component pricing - do the proposed amendments add up?
  31 May 2006
- Contractual rights in a world of unconscionability
  31 May 2006
- International news
  31 May 2006
- In brief
  31 May 2006
- Promoting building industry safety - Australian Government Building and Construction OH&S Accreditation Scheme
  31 May 2006
- Payment changes for building contractors in Victoria
  31 May 2006
- Changes concerning construction certificates and compliance certificates in NSW
  31 May 2006
- Legal excellence news
  31 May 2006
- Legislation
  31 May 2006
- Major cases for this quarter
  31 May 2006
- Proposed restrictions on outbound telemarketing
  30 May 2006
- Victoria
  26 May 2006
- Western Australia
  26 May 2006
- Queensland
  26 May 2006
- South Australia
  26 May 2006
- Commonwealth
  26 May 2006
- Sterling Guardian Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2006] FCAFC 12
  25 May 2006
- Trans Tasman Therapeutic Products Regulatory Scheme
  23 May 2006
- Dilution down under: The protection of well-known trademarks in Australia
  19 May 2006
- Australian court upholds non-disclosure of equity swaps
  18 May 2006
- A consistent approach to Australia’s energy needs? New regulation of wind farms and energy efficiency for large users
  16 May 2006
- Budget 2006 - proposed superannuation changes
  12 May 2006
- New governance standards released
  10 May 2006
- Welcome revision to ACT’s property asbestos laws
  8 May 2006
- WorkChoices update: changes to record-keeping requirements
  5 May 2006
- High court overrules casual teacher discrimination finding
  5 May 2006
- Full Bench overturns nose stud ruling
  5 May 2006
- Sponsorship rights & ambush marketing - winning the race for public recognition
  5 May 2006
- Debit card and purchased payment facility reforms released
  1 May 2006
April
- Is there sufficient support for personal property securities law reform in Australia?
  24 April 2006
- New ACT laws will help prevent development delays
  24 April 2006
- Senate Committee Report on Exposure Draft AML/CTF Bill
  18 April 2006
- Managing reputational risk: are NEDs the gatekeepers?
  17 April 2006
- The gathering momentum of shareholder class actions
  17 April 2006
- More law reform proposals affecting directors duties
  17 April 2006
- Victoria
  14 April 2006
- Commonwealth
  14 April 2006
- Western Australia
  14 April 2006
- Queensland
  14 April 2006
- Northern Territory
  14 April 2006
- Tasmania
  14 April 2006
- South Australia
  14 April 2006
- Midland Expressway Limited v Carillion Construction Limited and others (No. 2) [2005] EWHC 2963
  13 April 2006
- Corporate and Financial Services Regulation Review
  13 April 2006
- Document destruction: Victoria introduces new criminal offence
  12 April 2006
- Shell Refining (Australia) Pty Limited -v- A J Mayr Engineering Pty Limited [2006] NSWSC 94
  10 April 2006
- Further proposed FSR refinements
  10 April 2006
- Doric Building Pty Ltd v Marine & Civil Construction Co Pty Ltd [2006] WASC 12
  7 April 2006
- E-commerce amendments to the Consumer Credit Code
  6 April 2006
- Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Bill 2006
  4 April 2006
- The wait is over: WorkChoices begins
  3 April 2006
- Court finds calls to clients were more than just a courtesy
  3 April 2006
- Employer pays dearly for bullying by third party
  3 April 2006
- The Australian Government Future Fund: opportunities for investment managers
  3 April 2006
March
- Electronic Evidence, Document Retention and Privacy
  31 March 2006
- What’s been happening in the continuous disclosure space
  31 March 2006
- Corporate class actions in Australia
  31 March 2006
- Australian legal provisions
  31 March 2006
- Australian case studies*
  31 March 2006
- Structuring for and protecting your intellectual property
  31 March 2006
- Airport Development and Aviation Noise Ombudsman Bill 2006
  30 March 2006
- Showing your true colours and protecting them
  30 March 2006
- Lessons from Australia as Asian REITs thrive
  29 March 2006
- Practitioner in profile - Sally Fitzgerald
  28 March 2006
- UNCITRAL Conference Singapore and IBA Conference, Prague
  28 March 2006
- No choice of law: a case study
  28 March 2006
- Arbitration issues and developments, Australasia region
  28 March 2006
- Dates for your diary- China arbitration roadshow
  28 March 2006
- Thiess Services v Mirvac QLD [2006] QCA 50
  28 March 2006
- Amendments to the Therapeutic Goods Act passed
  27 March 2006
- Glencore v Takeovers Panel
  24 March 2006
- WorkChoices: what you need to do now
  24 March 2006
- Arms v WSA Online Limited - wine, websites, consumer and misrepresentation
  21 March 2006
- Potential workplace privacy legislation for Victorian employers
  21 March 2006
- Overhaul of GITC and Supplier Liability Caps
  21 March 2006
- Proposed new prudential standards on outsourcing from APRA
  21 March 2006
- "WorkChoices" begins: the brave new world is upon us
  20 March 2006
- Government releases media reform proposals
  15 March 2006
- Lanskey Constructions v Noxequin [2005] NSWSC 963
  10 March 2006
- WorkChoices update
  10 March 2006
- Rowe free to work for Channel 9
  10 March 2006
- New Victorian long service leave laws now in force
  10 March 2006
- When is a termination a "redundancy"?
  10 March 2006
- Company policies: apply them consistently or risk unenforceability
  10 March 2006
- Reinstatement under State Act possible for Federal Award covered employee
  10 March 2006
- Changes to NSW industrial laws
  10 March 2006
- Clarence Street Pty Ltd v Isis Projects Pty Ltd [2005] NSWCA 391
  10 March 2006
- Sons of Gwalia Limited - Federal Court appeal unsuccessful
  10 March 2006
- Telstra Directors’ legal update
  9 March 2006
- New renewable energy legislation for Australia and China (and important Chinese CDM notice affecting service agreements)
  8 March 2006
- Corporate Governance Update - March 2006
  2 March 2006
- WorkChoices - the current state of play
  2 March 2006
- Rowe free to work for Channel 9
  2 March 2006
- Interim injunction refused based on employer’s conduct
  2 March 2006
- Payment changes for building contractors
  2 March 2006
February
- Amendments to the Hong Kong Listing Rules
  24 February 2006
- Sydney Airport and Sydney Water access declarations
  24 February 2006
- The Visy cartel proceedings - a roadmap
  24 February 2006
- International news
  24 February 2006
- Our publications
  24 February 2006
- Five things you need to know... compliance
  24 February 2006
- In brief
  24 February 2006
- New prudential standard affecting reinsurance management
  23 February 2006
- Consumer credit changes: pre-contractual disclosure changes and mandatory comparison rates review
  23 February 2006
- Gombac Group Pty Ltd v Vero Insurance Ltd & Ors [2005] VSC 442
  22 February 2006
- Main Roads Construction Pty Ltd v Samary Enterprises Pty Ltd [2005] VSC 442
  22 February 2006
- Are you a person entitled to a patent?: Conor Medsystems, Inc v The University of British Columbia
  21 February 2006
- When the regulator comes knocking
  20 February 2006
- The “essence” of the invention - is it relevant?
  20 February 2006
- In brief
  20 February 2006
- Software pirates punished
  20 February 2006
- Food labelling review heralds new opportunities
  20 February 2006
- The dawn of the “.eu” top level domain
  20 February 2006
- Trade Practices Act prevails over Australian Standards
  20 February 2006
- Resolving your dispute without getting in the papers
  20 February 2006
- Second wave of energy reform gathers pace
  20 February 2006
- Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) Update
  20 February 2006
- Legislation
  20 February 2006
- Major cases for this quarter
  20 February 2006
- Reputation and risk – class actions
  20 February 2006
- Commonwealth
  14 February 2006
- Victoria
  14 February 2006
- New South Wales
  14 February 2006
- Western Australia
  14 February 2006
- Northern Territory
  14 February 2006
- South Australia
  14 February 2006
- States mount High Court challenges to WorkChoices
  1 February 2006
- New Victorian long service leave laws now in force
  1 February 2006
- Commission allows nose ring despite policy
  1 February 2006
- Court urges candour when terminating
  1 February 2006
January
- Preparing the principal’s requirements for a construction project
  16 January 2006
- Unit pricing for listed trusts - ASIC amends Class Order
  16 January 2006
- Australian financial services licensing - additional exemptions to jurisdictional reach now in force
  11 January 2006
- Renewable Energy Law and clean development mechanism projects in China
  11 January 2006
- No title for this page
  1 January 2006

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