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Victoria’s WFH laws amended after pushback from business
Victoria's landmark working from home laws have been revised after lobbying from business groups, with the changes meaning employers can temporarily revoke the right if the arrangement becomes unreasonable.
KPMG ban on new government work extended to October
A three-month pause on new government contracts with KPMG following claims of misuse of client auditing data has been push out another month.
Tech Council pans amendment to under-16s law as ‘significant overreach’
The Tech Council has come out against a proposed amendment to a law that would strengthen the government's ability to enforce the ban on kids accessing social media, saying it represents "significant regulatory overreach".
Digital duty of care laws would let social media users turn off algorithms
The Albanese government's draft Digital Duty of Care legislation, released Tuesday, will require social media giants to protect under 18 users from harmful content, and allow accountholders to control use of algorithms.
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Cremorne home owners awarded $1.25M over renovations
A builder has been ordered to pay owners of a Cremorne house $1.25 million in damages over defective renovations.
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NSW rezoning plans to see 34-storey high-rises in Sydney’s east
Controversial rezoning plans by the NSW government aimed at increasing housing by more than 9,400 homes will allow 34-storey residential buildings in Sydney's east, according to a draft proposal released Tuesday.
DLA Piper nabs MinterEllison partner as new transfer pricing head
DLA Piper has recruited MinterEllison tax partner Craig Silverwood to become its new head of transfer pricing for the Asia Pacific region.
Mallesons hires EY partner to bolster tax practice
Mallesons has hired a tax partner from EY with expertise in stamp duty and land tax, strengthening the firm's indirect tax practice.
Lawyers, funder to seek 75% of AMP’s $29M class action settlement
The lawyers and funder behind a settled class action against AMP will ask a court to OK fees and commission totalling almost $22 million, a bill that leaves just $7 million for group members but represents a $43 million loss on actual costs.
ASIC reveals 3 KPMG probes, 500 audit complaints against Big Four
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is reviewing 551 audit-related complaints against KPMG, PwC, Deloitte and EY as part of surveillance triggered by the recent whistleblower scandal.