The Unfair Contract Terms (UCT) provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act have now commenced, but it is not too late to act. Businesses will now be guilty of illegal conduct and subject to substantial penalties and fines for entering into (or even if offering) standard form contracts that contain Unfair Contract Terms. Don’t just […]
Act now – Unfair Contract Terms changes will apply to you from today! Read More »
This article was co-written by Associate, Narelle Galligan. The words “Ruby Princess” still bring COVID-19 to mind for many Australians, but perhaps not more than for Susan Karpik. Mrs Karpik and her husband, Henry, were two of over 2,600 passengers who left Sydney on a 13-day cruise in March 2020 at the outset of the
The Ruby Princess and consumer guarantees Read More »
The existence of unfair contract laws in Australia is nothing new. The effect of breaching these causes the offending provisions in a contract to be void from the contract’s outset (void ab initio). To date, these provisions have been restricted to standard form contracts to consumers and small businesses (which I’ll refer to below as
New Unfair Contract Laws after 9 November 2023 Read More »
It is common in the present day and age to publicise everyday activities and life events on social media. We are often asked whether and how Claimant’s social media posts impact their damages claim. There is a positive obligation on a Claimant not to defraud (or attempt to defraud), mislead, or knowingly provide false information
How does social media impact a claim? Read More »
As featured in the latest edition of Bowler Magazine In Queensland, every Bowls Club that sells meals or unpackaged food under a Food Business Licence is required to have an accessible Food Safety Supervisor (FSS). The responsibility of the FSS is to ensure the safe handling of food within the Club. This is achieved by
An update on Food Safety Requirements Read More »
As featured in the latest edition of QHA Magazine There are various risks and challenges associated with operating a hotel business. Among the critical considerations for managing said risks is ensuring that you obtain adequate insurance for both the business and the premises, whether you use the premises under a leasing arrangement or own the
Adequate Insurance to Protect Your Hotel Investment Read More »
As featured in the latest edition of Bowler Magazine I recently had a few questions from a Bowls Club about some members wanting to call a meeting to challenge a decision made by the Board. It is important to first distinguish the different types of general meetings that can be held by a Bowls Club, and
Responding to Members’ requests to call Meetings Read More »
We set out below the 13 key
recommendations and the role that the Senate Committee considers sporting organisations play in
these recommendations.
Senate Report on Concussions and repeated head trauma in contact sports Read More »
In our article in July 2023, we examined the case of Enkelmann & Ors v Stewart & Anor [2023] QSC 111 in which a lawyer’s file note of a conversation with an expert witness on a legal matter was not protected by legal professional privilege and had to be disclosed. The parties who were ordered
As featured in the September edition of the QHA Magazine A vital component of operating a pub or hotel in the hospitality industry is the service of food and beverages. To ensure the safety and health of consumers, specific legislative requirements govern the application and issuance of good and hygiene licenses (Food Licences) which allow
Food and Hygiene Licence – An Overview Read More »
