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How To Start A Makeup Artists Business
Makeup artists are often overlooked – their contribution to special events, photoshoots, films and more tend to be overshadowed by the final outcome. However, this hasn’t stopped the makeup industry from thriving.The demand for professional makeup services is on a steady rise – proving that people recognise the true value of skilled artistry. So,...
Australians on fixed wireless services enjoy broadband speed boost
17 September 2024 Some consumers on NBN Co’s Fixed Wireless Plus plan have experienced a significant improvement to their broadband speeds in the past six months following recent speed changes introduced by NBN Co, the ACCC’s latest Measuring Broadband Australia reporthas found. The average download speed for uplifted NBN Fixed Wireless Plus services was 96.7 Mbps...
Dads are rarely given shared custody – fact or fiction?
A common misconception about parenting arrangements post-divorce, is that fathers are never given primary care of their children. This is not the case – there is absolutely no law, or even presumption in Australia, that mothers get greater access to their children than fathers. As of May 2024, the court’s first duty is to “regard the...
National Electricity and Gas rules update: August 2024
Key changes to energy rules In our latest update, we examine the progress of new and existing rule change requests to the AEMC across the month of August, as well as take a closer look at the AER's final decision on retail performance reporting procedures and guidelines. Key takeaways National electricity rules Two new rule change requests: Inter-regional settlement...
(WIP) Evolving litigation landscape: recent ESG disputes trends
Climate change, biodiversity and First Nations rights in focus 10 min read Australian businesses continue to face a rapidly evolving litigation landscape in relation to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues. In this Insight, we spotlight emerging trends, reflect on potential implications for future ESG-related disputes and provide practical guidance on both managing stakeholder expectations and mitigating...
Honda pays penalty for alleged breach of car service and repair information sharing scheme
16 September 2024 Honda Australia has paid a penalty of $18,780 after the ACCC issued it with an infringement notice for an alleged breach of Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme (MVIS scheme) information sharing requirements. The MVIS scheme is designed to give independent repairers equitable access to the necessary diagnostic software and technical...
Client Feature: Bopple’s Impact on the Hospitality Industry
We chatted with Sprintlaw client and co-founder of Bopple, Angus McLachlan, about his business journey, the role of technology in the hospitality industry, and the legal services they’ve utilised.Tim Dart (L) (Bopple head of operations), Angus McLachlan (Bopple CEO) and Marina Ghobrial (Pawpaw manager). Brisbane, 29 Jan 2020. Photo: Attila CsaszarThe Birth of BopplePicture...
Protecting “Bank of Mum and Dad” Contributions to Help Children Buy Property
These parents are typically in a phase of their life where they are downsizing. They have an adult child in the first 18-24 months of their relationship, who don’t have children yet and are talking about purchasing property together.These parents’ main concerns are:“What if it doesn’t last? “Will my child only get half the...
(WIP) First tranche of privacy reforms bring progress but no long-term clarity
The Bill amends Australian Privacy Principle (APP) 1 to require that organisations using automated decision-making (ADM) disclose this in their privacy policy. This obligation applies where ADM substantially or directly utilises the personal information of individuals to make decisions that could 'reasonably be expected to significantly affect the rights or interests…' of an individual....
Understanding AVO for Online Harassment in NSW
In the digital age, online harassment has become a pressing issue, affecting many individuals across NSW. Fortunately, legal protections such as Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) offer a robust mechanism to safeguard victims against further abuse. This article explores how AVOs can be specifically applied to cases of online harassment, providing essential information on obtaining...
All You Need to Know About Surrogacy in Queensland
In this video, Award Winning Surrogacy Lawyer, Stephen Page discusses all you need to know about surrogacy in Queensland. The post All You Need to Know About Surrogacy in Queensland appeared first on Page Provan.
Review of the Surrogacy Act 2010 and the Status of Children Act 1996
On 2 August 2024, Stephen Page submitted a comprehensive review of the Surrogacy Act 2010 and the Status of Children Act 1996 to the Department of Communities & Justice. This submission critically examines the guiding principles of both Acts, addressing issues such as the protection of children born through surrogacy, the rights of surrogates,...
IMHO: A quick strata fix is better than no fix
Subscribers to the Flat Chat Newsletter get a weekly dose of my personal musings on the topics of the week, along with our round-up of recent posts, so I though I would use this week’s homily to launch a new series of “random thought bubbles.” They won’t always be from the newsletter, nor will...
Forum: Rules and regs of the strata game
There’s a question in the Forum this week that touches on a nerve for me – and it’s about rules and regulations for committees. Now there are plenty of those to be had, from who can stand for election to who can and can’t vote at a committee meeting. Did you know, for instance,...
High-rise rescue to create 500-plus rental flats
One of Sydney’s most newsworthy apartment entities and another more notorious name have come together in an odd marriage of convenience to complete more than 500 apartments and ease the rental squeeze in the city’s North-west. Leading Australian developer and construction group ALAND, has taken over the troubled former Toplace development, previously known as...
Ten top consumer groups demand strata inquiry
A coalition of 10 leading consumer and strata advocacy associations has called for a national public inquiry into the strata management industry, in the wake of the ABC TV Four Corners revelations about alleged systemic corruption and lack of meaningful consumer protection. The consumer and strata groups – including highly influential publishers and campaigners...
ACCC authorises collaboration to support cash-in-transit services
12 September 2024 The ACCC has granted authorisation to allow the Australian Banking Association (ABA), its member banks, Australia Post, retailers, supermarkets and other industry participants to collaborate so they can ensure there is continuity of cash-in-transit services. The ACCC’s authorisation allows the parties to collaborate and prepare for any suspension or disruption of cash-in-transit services. “It...
Tesseract v Pasquale – Proportionate liability in arbitration
Shifting risk to the claimant 4 min read The High Court's recent judgment in Tesseract International Pty Ltd v Pascale Construction Pty Ltd has significant implications for parties subject to existing arbitration agreements and that are considering it as a mode of dispute resolution in future contracts. In this Insight, we analyse the decision and its effects. Key...
Behind the scenes with the Strata Trap reporter
We’re rolling the Wrap out a little early this week because it’s connected to the hottest topic in strata right now. Linton Besser, the reporter who brought you the Four Corners reportThe Strata Trapon Monday, has come on to the podcast to answer our questions about what he’s found in the strata industry, not...
How To Start A Florist Business From Home
Starting a florist business from home has the potential to blossom into a wonderful venture. As the flower retail industry continues to grow, why not bloom where you’re planted and launch your florist business from the comfort of your home?It’s time to take stock of your business dreams and plant the seeds for success...
