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In this week's Super Alert, Sanela Osmanovic and Natalie Cambrell report on an important speech published by ASIC about the proposed mandatory climate reporting regime. Also, the ATO released new materials to assist the industry with understanding release authorities.   Click on the link for more details: https://lnkd.in/dBvuZJwY   #khqlawyers #auslaw #superannuation #financialservices

The Federal Court recently ruled that a company waived privilege by disclosing a report to ASIC, despite entering into a voluntary disclosure agreement to restrict its use. In our latest insight, George Tabet and Paul Welling examine the case and key lessons for those considering voluntary disclosure of confidential materials when engaging with regulators.   Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/dhAmfUG4   #khqlawyers #auslaw #litigation #disputeresolution #legalprivilege

The removal of the presumption of joint parental responsibility is one of a number of significant changes to the 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘓𝘢𝘸 𝘈𝘤𝘵 1975, which come into effect on 6 May 2024. The changes will impact family law matters currently on foot, and may lead to some parents seeking to vary their existing orders. Greg Oliver, Principal Solicitor in our Family & Relationship Law team, summarises the key changes and their impact, in our latest insight. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/dD6GgV8U   #khqlawyers #auslaw #familylaw #parentingorders 

Further to our earlier post regarding the Best Lawyers 2025 edition, we’re delighted to announce that Natalie Cambrell has been named Lawyer of the Year for superannuation law. This is the fourth time Natalie has been named Lawyer of the Year in this category. Warmest congratulations, Natalie! #khqlawyers #auslaw

The 2025 edition of the Best Lawyers in Australia has just been published, with 12 of our lawyers recognised (some for the first time) across our practice areas. Gemma Carroll, Justin Harty and David Hastie have also been included in the Ones to Watch category. Well done to all our recognised lawyers! #khqlawyers #auslaw

Our Workplace Relations & Safety team is hosting a half day masterclass on when and how to conduct workplace investigations. The session will cover the intricacies of managing complaints (both formally and informally), achieving procedural fairness and how to make findings in a “he said, she said” situation. Comprising a series of short lectures, practical activities, and interactive discussions, this session is perfect for those who: - are new to the HR world and just starting to put their investigator hats on - are years into their HR journey but would like a refresher on investigations basics - own a business and want to minimise the risk of investigating people issues, or - are in management or otherwise responsible for making decisions about investigation outcomes. The session will be facilitated by Gemma Carroll, with the odd cameo from Claire Brown. Click here for full details, and to register: https://lnkd.in/dkmyyJ3w

In this week's Super Alert, Sanela Osmanovic and Natalie Cambrell report on reminders issued by the ATO to superannuation trustees about unclaimed money reporting and illegal early access to superannuation, given the recent increase in rollover scams. Also, APRA released new FAQs in relation to its data transformation project. Click on the link for more details: https://lnkd.in/depuuN4e #khqlawyers #auslaw #superannuation #financialservices

In a fairly brief Super Alert this week, Sanela Osmanovic and Natalie Cambrell report on the release by APRA of its quarterly superannuation statistics, and a Federal Court decision regarding the applicable penalty for non-compliance with section 912A of the Corporations Act. By way of reminder, we have also included a list of ongoing government consultations. Click on the link for more details: https://lnkd.in/d2g3A6Vf #khqlawyers #auslaw #superannuation #financialservices

The Victorian Building Authority has been handed greater enforcement powers over builders in relation to their domestic building insurance obligations, under recent amendments to the 𝘋𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘈𝘤𝘵 1995 (Vic). In our latest insight, Taihesha Hunter and David Hastie summarise the changes, the reasons for them, and who they apply to.   Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/dWx5EQP2   #khqlawyers #auslaw #constructionlaw #construction #domesticbuildinginsurance 

This week’s Super Alert is now live on our website. Swipe below for a summary of key topics, and click on the link for more details: https://lnkd.in/d-9HUP6Z #khqlawyers #auslaw #superannuation #financialservices