GL Insights
What is Probity all about?
Whilst probity is not an exciting topic, it is a very important one and should be considered when undertaking any procurement process. As government agencies and departments increase their interaction with the private sector, clear, visible and meaningful commitments to fairness encourage more suppliers to engage in business with the public sector. As such, the …
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Disclosure Requirements for Real Estate Agents
Connections and relationships are formed in the property sector all the time. It is part of regular practice for those working in the real estate industry to refer clients to other members of the industry for relevant services. However, where a real estate agent receives a benefit for referring their client, whether a buyer or …
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12 Months of Enforcement – The Trials and Tribulations of the GDPR
The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on 25 May 2018. We have now seen 12 months since the commencement of the GDRP. Though a revolutionary regional instrument, it imposes obligations on businesses across the globe. In its one year of application, the GDPR has drastically changed the data protection and privacy …
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1 July 2019 – What’s new in the law?
There are many changes to the laws and regulations commencing over the next 6 months. Here we summarise some of those key changes: PROPERTY Some lucky buyers will no longer have to pay stamp duty on properties purchased in the ACT. Stamp duty has been abolished on properties sold in the ACT from 1 July …
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Buying off-the-plan
Things are changing in NSW… Buying off the plan can be an exciting time for a homeowner or investor. The shiny brochures always promise so much and provide an image of an amazing new building, a piece of heaven for you to invest in. A purchase off the plan can lead to a great financial …
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Stop Orders
When you can’t use them, use by volunteers, PLUS the need to demonstrate real bullying Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), an employee who believes they have been bullied at work may apply to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) for an order to stop the bullying. Employees are eligible to make an application under …
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Fair Work Commission Decisions on Reasonable Management Action
Reasonable management action refers to performance management or a disciplinary process that is carried out fairly, transparently and justly. As an employer, you have the right to: take appropriate management action and make appropriate management decisions; make necessary decisions to respond to poor performance; take disciplinary action, if necessary; effectively direct and control the way …
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It’s not just athletes that need training; do you have a Member Protection Policy?
Sports Australia maintains that sporting organisations have an obligation to ensure that their sport “is safe, fair and inclusive for everyone involved”. A member protection policy (MPP) is key to achieving this and is also a great risk management tool for sporting organisations. MPPs normally bind members, coaches, parents, employees and board members of an …
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Do I need a Will?
Nicole Platt Nicole runs Griffin Legal’s Wills and Estates practice and utilises her background in accounting to provide thorough estate planning advice. Do I need a will? YES! The answer is always yes! In every estate planning article you will ever read, the answer will be yes. Every person over the age of 18 should …
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AGM Planning
Think it’s too early to plan for your organisation’s AGM? Think again. Many of the tasks required to properly plan for and hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) take months to prepare for – whether it be preparing amendments to a Constitution or conducting a skills audit of your board. These things take time. Here …
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