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This most recent Freedom of Information response fails to provide for an enumerated head of power within the constitution to create a title for the King of Australia. There is no current instrument one can point to for a legal purpose to use an alternate title in Australian and State law. If you can point Read More …
Can an employer force you to provide your biometric data? In this case of Jeremy Lee v Superior Wood Pty Ltd, Jeremy Lee objected to his employer’s direction to use a fingerprint scanner to sign in and out of his work site, under Superior Wood’s Site Attendance Policy. Mr Lee argued that he owned the biometric Read More …
There are a total of 13 privacy principles under the Federal Privacy Act 1988 with the sole purpose of making sure businesses are transparent about how they handle and process personal data. If you have already prepared for the GDPR, much of GDPR compliance will apply in Australia. There are a few caveats, but the Read More …
On September 11, 2022 the Governor General created a Proclamation to announce Queen Elizabeth the Seconds passing and of King Charles the Third, now King of Australia. This was proclaimed under the Great Seal of Australia that being the Seal of the Her Majesty, as Queen of Australia. How can the Queen seal be used Read More …
The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act which first rolled off the presses in 1900, and which came into operation on 1 January 1901, is for the most part the same legal instrument that provides the framework of government in Australia today. The Commonwealth Parliament was, by that Act, given powers with respect to specified subjects, Read More …
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If you are dismissed from your job for a reason covered by general protections laws, you may be eligible to make a claim. You must apply within 21 days after the dismissal took effect. Only use this form if your employment has ended AND you think the reason is illegal (‘prohibited’) under general protections laws. You cannot Read More …
From July 6 2022, the way you travel to and from Australia has changed. All travellers should be aware that: People entering Australia do not need to provide evidence of vaccination status People entering Australia do not need to complete the Digital Passenger Declaration or Maritime Travel Declaration People leaving Australia will not be asked to Read More …
The Australian Consumer Law provides protection for consumer relating to goods as well as services. Consumer guarantees products must meet The law automatically gives consumers rights when they buy goods and services from you. These are called consumer guarantees. There are 9 consumer guarantees that apply to any goods purchased from businesses in Queensland. Consumer Read More …
Legislation is the predominant source of law applied by judges in the common law world today. This is because, even though the doctrine of precedent allows for the development of law by judges through cases, most areas of law are now set down in statutes, and cases primarily concerning their interpretation. The Honourable Justice John Middleton, Justice Read More …