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Industrial Manslaughter in the Queensland Coal Industry

By Luci Mumme, Partner, and Louise Russell, Special Counsel, Johnson, Winter & Slattery

This article provides insight into amendments made to the Work Health & Safety Act 2011 (Qld), which was amended previously to provide for the offense of industrial manslaughter. It was later amended in 2020 to cover the resources sector including coal. The piece also provides analysis and key issues for the 2020 amendment of the law.

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Foreign Investment and Australia’s Infrastructure Sector

By Simon Haddy, Partner, Johnson, Winter & Slattery

This May 2020 article describes changes that were made to Australia’s foreign investment laws. These alternations were necessary in light of the coronavirus pandemic, so they could better safeguard Australia’s national interests.

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Tech finds its Voice on Regulation

By Sam Nickless, Partner & COO, and Peter Waters, Consultant, Gilbert + Tobin

This article looks at how Big Tech is taking the initiative to set out its own vision. With companies like Microsoft published their 10 fairness principles, Australia’s homegrown global tech player, Atlassian, has also published their ‘8 principles for sound tech policy’; the article examines and provides insight into the 8 principles.

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Reform of Australia’s Critical Infrastructure Laws

By Lesley Sutton, Partner, Mark Ferguson, Lawyer, and Nikhil Shah, Consultant, Gilbert + Tobin

This article provides an overview of the Australian government’s ongoing reforms of laws aimed at protecting the country’s ‘critical infrastructure assets’ and ‘systems of national significance.’ The overview includes an outline of the three key provisions of the Exposure Draft of the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2020, released on 9 November 2020.

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The Most Important Regulator You May Have Never Heard Of

By Andrew Hii, Partner, and Bryce Craig, Lawyer, Gilbert + Tobin

Because of the increased presence of the internet in everyone’s daily lives, a need has emerged for government authorities to respond to the unique challenges of a digital world. Accordingly, this article provides an overview of the Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, the world’s first regulator dedicated to online safety.

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ACC Australia: Women in the House

By ACC Australia

ACC Australia's profiles of women in-house counsel celebrates and showcases their extraordinary journeys. In this article, our members share their personal and professional growth, challenges they faced, and "advice to their younger self", learning from growing.

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Guiding your Organisation in Supporting Social Justice Issues

By Lori Middlehurst, APAC Employment Law Lead, Salesforce, Nick Willets, Board Director (Volunteer), John Mac Foundation, and Vered Keisar, VP and GC, ResMed

In a time where social justice issues are attracting greater awareness, it is important to recognise how in-house counsel area uniquely positioned to guide their organisations in supporting these important issues.

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Making your Gray Years Be Your Great Years!

By Rich Cohen, President and General Counsel of Qualmet

When you take your year in stock, it feels like it's time answer some fundamental questions about your life, career, relationships and finances. How long should I continue to work? What things should I be thinking about for my “post” career years and what is my professional legacy? These questions should not wait to be answered. Take control of your gray years and turn them into great years.

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