New Public Interest Disclosures Protections in NSW
NSW has introduced a new public interest disclosures framework to provide for the protection of persons who make public interest disclosures.
Authorising the use of restraints for Medical Treatment
In HYY (Guardianship) [2022] VCAT 97, VCAT considered the scope of authority of appointed guardians authorising physical restraints.
Victoria’s New Child Safe Standards
Victoria has introduced 11 new Child Safe Standards that set out the minimum requirements for the actions organisations must take to keep children and young people safe.
Maeve’s Law for Mitochondrial Donation Passes Parliament
Federal Parliament has introduced a new national regulatory framework for mitochondrial donation techniques and its introduction for research purposes.
Data Availability and Transparency Act passes Parliament
Federal Parliament has introduced a new national data sharing scheme for public sector data.
New Security of Critical Infrastructure Protections
Federal Parliament has introduced new security of critical infrastructure protections, including obligations for responsible entities that manage or operate critical infrastructure assets.
New Change or Suppression Practice Laws Commence in Victoria
Remaining parts of the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Act have recently commenced in Victoria.
New Medicinal Cannabis License Framework
The national medicinal cannabis framework has been amended to include new definitions, application requirements and conditions for medicinal cannabis licenses.
New Gender Pay Equity Principles in Victoria
Victoria has introduced new requirements prescribing gender pay equity principles that must be considered when preparing a Gender Equality Action Plan.
Failure to Consult Employees means Vaccine Requirement Unreasonable
In CFMMEU v Mt Arthur Coal [2021] FWCFB 6059, the FWC considered whether an employer’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement constituted a lawful and reasonable direction to employees.
