COVID-19 Update
By Julian Ryan, Senior Associate and Olivia Cassano, Lawyer. As of 14 December 2021, all non-government deductible gift recipients (DGRs) must also be registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). Significantly, these recent changes are part of a broader reform to Australia’s DGR framework, first announced almost four years ago. Moreover, one of … Read More
By Chloe Moorfoot, Partner and Malcolm Liu, Lawyer. Significantly, on 16 September 2021, the Victorian Government announced that construction workers across Victoria will need to show evidence to their employer that they have had a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by 11:59pm this Thursday 23 September 2021. Moreover, public health officials have become increasingly … Read More
By Chloe Moorfoot, Partner and Olivia Cassano, Lawyer In response to the financial hardship faced by commercial tenants as a result the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Victorian Government announced the reintroduction of the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (the Scheme). The Scheme is set out in the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme Regulations 2021 (Regulations). The Regulations, … Read More
By Chloe Moorfoot, Partner It is estimated there are thousands of buildings in Victoria affected by the (now) defective combustible cladding issues. As the combustible cladding rectification fund dries up, it is clear that local government municipalities will be soaked by a new wave of claims and responsibilities to bring about rectification. Background of the … Read More
We recently discussed the Victorian Government’s recommendation to wear face masks and the responsibility of employers. The Victorian Government announced that, from 11:59pm on Wednesday 22 July, face coverings will be mandatory for those leaving their home in metropolitan Melbourne or Mitchell Shire. Fines for individuals not wearing a face covering outside their home is … Read More
We have recently updated this article here! The Victorian Government has recently recommended that adults living in areas under Stage restricted areas wear face masks when in public settings where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. There will be no enforcement on the use of face masks. As such, employers will not necessarily be … Read More
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