Keeping the lights on and costs down
McCullough Robertson has always had a finger on the pulse when it comes to the discussion surrounding the development and progression of Australia’s energy policy. A topic which is certainly nothing new to Australians. For years, there has been concern and debate surrounding price volatility, reliability of supply and how to ensure future sustained investment […]
The High Court provides employers with welcome clarification in the casual employee debacle: the contract is king
In recent years, employers have grappled with the concept of who is a “casual employee” for the purposes of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act). Following a lengthy legal process, the High Court has provided clarity in WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato & Ors [2021] HCA 23. In finding that Mr Rossato was […]
A (temporary) sigh of relief for companies as the COVID-19 pandemic continues
Temporary changes to the Corporations Act to allow for the electronic execution of documents and virtual meetings after previous measures to facilitate these electronic processes had expired The high level What has changed? Temporary changes under the Corporations Act to allow documents to be signed electronically and for meetings to be held virtually. Who […]
The Harman undertaking: know your obligations and stay out of harm’s way
The Harman undertaking is a longstanding rule in legal practice which applies to all litigating parties in all Australian courts and tribunals. This article explores the importance of the undertaking, and how to avoid the significant consequences that may arise from a breach of the undertaking. The undertaking The Harman undertaking is an implied undertaking […]
High Court fixes casual employment uncertainty
The High Court provided welcome clarification in the casual employment debate on Wednesday 4 August. It has overturned the Full Court of the Federal Court’s findings that Mr Rossato was not a casual employee and was due permanent employment entitlements. The Full Court of the Federal Court’s decision had been a cause of significant concern […]