2+ hour, 32+ min ago  (427+ words) On 20 April 2026, the Fair Work Commission's Expert Panel made the Road Transport Contractual Chain Order " Fuel Cost Recovery " 2026 (RTCCO) in response to rising fuel prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East. We provide an overview of the RTCCO…...

5+ day, 10+ min ago  (534+ words) #Workplace Relations & Safety, #Transport, Shipping & Logistics In this article, we unpack the implications of the Order for businesses and other participants'in road transport contractual chains, and offer practical steps that parties should be taking to secure compliance with their obligations....

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (1660+ words) In the month since the commencement of the Iran war, the initial impacts on fuel prices have spread to materials and labour affected by either the rise in transport costs or the rise in the cost of oil as an…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (274+ words) At the same time, the industry is facing several construction challenges alongside increasing pressure to improve energy efficiency. This is driving greater adoption of modular (off-site) construction and a shift toward modern methods of construction. Delivering a successful data centre…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (729+ words) The Information Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023 (Qld) (IPOLA Act) made substantial changes to both the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld) (RTI Act) and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) (IP Act), seeing substantial law reforms happening over the course…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (449+ words) The growing use of automated decision'making (ADM) by Australian Government agencies is increasingly seen in service delivery contexts such as social services, migration, biosecurity and aged care. While ADM can enhance efficiency, transparency in its use is important for maintaining…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (557+ words) On 24 April 2025, the Queensland Government directed the Queensland Productivity Commission (QPC) to undertake an inquiry and provide a report in respect of a declining productivity in the construction industry due to a rising demand for housing and key infrastructure. The…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1094+ words) A recent decision of the UK Privy Council reminds Australian construction participants that strict compliance with contractual variation procedures remains critical, even where additional work has plainly been performed and even where the superintendent appears to be on board. In…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (410+ words) 30 January 26 - Media Release #Corporate & Commercial Law, #Dispute Resolution & Litigation, #Property & Development, #Workplace Relations & Safety National law firm Holding Redlich is pleased to announce the promotion of six senior lawyers to Special Counsel and Senior Associate, reinforcing the firm's continued focus…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (653+ words) When is arbitration unfair? This was the question determined toward the end of 2025 by Thawley J in Aghaei Rad v Plus500 AU Pty Ltd [2025] FCA 1602 (Aghaei Rad). Mr Aghaei Rad was a casual investor/speculator who signed up to an online…...