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Recently, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency released its first report into gender dynamics in the workplace. Partner Matthew Bradford dissects the Club industry’s approach to gender equality under this new legislation.

significant threat to this influential sector of the Australian economy.

Skilled migrant workers represent a sustainable solution to this national issue. Australia’s visa programs offer various pathways for employers to access overseas talent and can be useful tools with the right legal support.

Data privacy has become a widely discussed issue across a number of industries in recent years. The Clubs industry is no different.

On the heels of a major breach in NSW, clubs should consider the security of their data systems. Ensuring the adequacy of current measures but also crafting a proactive strategy to address potential breaches is paramount.

Amidst the current landscape of the Queensland construction industry, publicans may approach the prospect of venue renovation with understandable caution.

However, upfront due diligence coupled with careful planning can minimise the risk of the process and the potential for a negative outcome.

Mullins is proud to have recently collaborated with Clubs Queensland and Challenge DV to provide essential resources aimed at empowering member clubs to recognise and appropriately respond to cases of domestic and family violence, especially during Domestic and Family Violence Prevention month.cor

With workplace mental health injuries increasing in prevalence, employers should take time to review if their management actions are reasonable for the workplace.

Senior Associate, Phil Carlson provides some guidelines for employers as to what can be considered ‘Reasonable Management Action’ in the following article.

Given that many publicans have considerable assets as part of their pub portfolio, it is important to consider what your succession plan is should you lose capacity or pass away.

A robust succession plan can facilitate smooth transitions, minimising disruptions, especially during an unexpected departure.

In the recent decision of Cameron v Atlas Heavy Engineering Pty Ltd [2024] QDC 49, the court was required to consider whether Mr Cameron or his employer, Atlas Heavy Engineering Pty Ltd, was responsible for Mr Cameron’s injuries subsequent to a fall.
Mullins Lawyers acted for WorkCover in a claim brought by a machine operator who suffered injuries in an unwitnessed fall

Australia is expected to see the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history as the ‘baby boomers’ pass their estates onto younger generations. Simultaneously, rates of separation and divorce are increasing, as are second and subsequent relationships and blended families. As a result, lawyers are seeing an unprecedented demand from clients for wealth protection plans to ensure their legacy is carried out upon death.

An important step in the pub transaction process is the applications with the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) for the transfer of a liquor licence and grant of a new gaming machine licence.

Due to the substantial increase in the time taken to process applications for transfer liquor and gaming licences linked to pubs, the OLGR will now approve Interim Authorisations. These Interim Authorisations are not permanent and come with risk to the proposed licensee.

Managing Partner, Curt Schatz explores this process and the implications for the licensee and their business.