Social Media
eSafety probes platforms over compliance with kids social media ban
The sSafety Commissioner is investigating five major social media companies over their compliance with a new ban on kids under 16 accessing their platforms, saying they have not implemented appropriate systems to keep kids off.
Employment
FWC bumps pay rates for 18-20 year old retail, fast food workers
In a ruling that will have a significant impact on retailers with a young workforce, like Woolworths and Coles, the Fair Work Commission has done away with discounted rates for 18-20 year olds that work in the retail, fast food and pharmacy sectors.
Business of Law
Silk fights default judgment in client’s negligence case
A Melbourne silk wants to set aside a default judgment in a negligence case brought by a former client, claiming he should have the chance to defend his professional reputation.
Product Liability
Depuy class action member wins appeal over compensation award
A group member in a class action against Johnson & Johnson unit Depuy that resolved 14 years ago has successfully challenged his compensation award, with an appeals court finding the independent counsel who calculated his payout was bound by rules of procedural fairness.
Employment
Jackie ‘O’ Henderson hits ARN with $82.25M lawsuit
Radio personality Jackie 'O' Henderson has sued Australian Radio Network for $82.25 million over its decision to rescind her 10-year contract following an on-air argument with long-time co-host Kyle Sandilands.
Business of Law
High Court asked to undo solicitor’s win in negligence case
The High Court has been asked to weigh in on whether lawyers need to examine the underlying contracts in a dispute before determining whether a claim or defence is likely to succeed, in a challenge to the dismissal of a negligence suit against a Sydney solicitor.
Privacy & Cybersecurity
Kids to be told when parents use tracking apps under OAIC code rules
The privacy regulator has released a draft of the landmark Children’s Online Privacy Code that includes proposed rules requiring notification of children when their parents are tracking their location.
Employment
Cafe manager must pay $90K to waitress under new harassment laws
A waitress has won $90,000 after a court found she was sexually harassed by her manager in breach of a Fair Work Act provision introduced as part of its Secure Jobs, Better Pay reforms in 2023.
ASIC
Mecca units pay $594,000 for financial reporting blemish
Three companies associated with makeup retailer Mecca have copped $594,000 in penalties for allegedly failing to lodge audited financial reports on time.
Competition & Consumer Protection
Mastercard loses appeal of privilege waiver ruling in ACCC’s case
Mastercard has lost its challenge to a ruling requiring it to hand over communications about agreements with retailers in a misuse of market power case brought by the competition regulator.
