The OAIC Sweeps Up Privacy Policies
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) announced on 9 December 2025 it’s “first-ever compliance sweep” which it designates as a: Privacy compliance sweep to put privacy policies…
Off the Field: Understanding Your Duties as the Member of an Incorporated Association’s Management Committee
Many South Australians play sport or engage in some form of social activity through a local club or association. Some even act as members of committees or boards for those organisations. This sort of…
SA Planning Law changes – Site contamination investigation reports for land use changes
The South Australian State Planning Commission has on 31 October 2025 released new Version 5 of Practice Direction 14, replacing Version 4 which was issued in 2023. This Practice Direction describes…
Series for South Australian Property Developers: Landowner relationship
In an effort to increase supply in response to the escalating housing crisis, the South Australian government has committed to releasing and rezoning land on a massive scale (both as greenfield and…
Carter v Chubb Insurance Australia Ltd
OverviewThis case provides a salutary reminder to company officers completing insurance proposals to think carefully before answering questions about facts, circumstances, or omissions that might…
NDIS and Aged Care sectors on notice from ACCC: NDIS sector online platform gives court enforceable undertaking to ACCC to amend unfair contract terms
Mable Technologies Pty Ltd, which provides an online platform for NDIS clients and support workers to coordinate services, has admitted to breaches of Australian Consumer Law by using unfair contract…
Former trustee indemnification from transferred trust assets - or not?
Following the explosion in popularity for holding assets and conducting businesses through family trusts, in significant part driven by tax and duty considerations, manipulations relating to trust…
Family Violence, Pets and Wastage of Finances - Important Changes to Property Settlements under the Family Law Act
Important changes come into effect on 10 June 2025 in relation to financial settlements after separation. The Court is now required to consider the economic consequences of family violence, clarify…
Annual wage review panel increase of 3.5% in line with expectations
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) passed down its minimum wage review decision for 2025 on Tuesday, 3 June 2025. A summary of the key wage increases that will apply from 1 July 2025 is as follows: The…
Celebrating Our Inclusion in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms™ - Australia
The 2026 edition of Best Law Firms™ - Australia has been announced today, and DW Fox Tucker Lawyers is thrilled to be recognised in 12 categories. Best Law Firms™ - Australia, established by Best…
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