Posters of public content on social media liable in defamation as ‘publishers’
The High Court of Australia has dismissed an appeal[1] by media outlets Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd, Nationwide News Pty Limited and Australian [...]
Mandating vaccinations and mask-wearing at work: continuing uncertainty despite new guidance
Understandably, many Australian employers are confused about what they can and can't do when it comes to requiring employees to be vaccinated against [...]
Rossato case – High Court rules on casuals
In what is largely a victory for common sense, the High Court has overturned on appeal the Federal Court's May 2020 decision in [...]
Please explain: Changes to Governance Standard 3 scrutinised
Earlier this year, Treasury released an Exposure Draft and Explanatory Statement setting out proposed changes to expand the scope of Governance Standard 3. [...]
Flying Spaghetti Monster Australia Crashes
Background In 2005 a young physic graduate took exception to the Kansas State [...]
Only in Queensland – letters patent and the sale of property
Background A letters patent institution is a unique legal creature of a now-repealed [...]
Keeping the paperwork in order – Fitzgerald v The Valley Centre for Environmental Education & Research Inc
Background The Valley Centre for Environmental Education and Research Incorporated (Association) was incorporated [...]
Charity claims defamation by former staff member
Background The Chinese Australian Services Society Limited (CASS) is a company limited by [...]
Queensland Associations Incorporation Act changes delayed
The Associations Incorporation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020 contained some provisions that did [...]
ACNC database link to electoral activity
Background The Commonwealth government published an amendment to the Australian Charities and Not [...]