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The ‘Closing Loopholes’ changes to the Fair Work Act are set to take effect on 26 August 2024, and employers need to understand how they might affect their businesses.

In professional services firms, knowledge and technical expertise is often considered a given. In my view, two things set firms apart: great client relationships, and a really positive organisational culture.

As we hit the 2024 halfway mark, the CIE Legal team hit our stride. We’ve welcomed new starters, celebrated milestones, and got out and about, all while advising on a diverse array of matters.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is taking action against JB Hi-Fi’s household appliance chain The Good Guys for allegedly misleading consumers about its store credit and ‘StoreCash’ promotions, and failing to provide store credit to eligible customers.

Our Explainer provides the key things you need to know about the ACCC’s new designated complaints function.

The Federal Government plans to make significant changes to Australia's personal property securities law to remove complexity. While changes to the PPSS are not yet in law, businesses and individuals should prepare now by proactively considering the impact of these reforms.