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Building (Approvals And Practitioners) Bill 2026 Insights – Part 2: Registrations, Proceedings, Investigations & Secretary Powers
The Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 introduces sweeping reforms to NSW's construction regulatory framework, consolidating multiple Acts into a unified system. This second instalment examines the Bill's provisions on practitioner registration, disciplinary proceedings, investigations, and expanded Secretary powers—revealing how the new regime will reshape compliance obligations, enforcement mechanisms, and oversight of both practitioners and approval authorities across the building ind
Australia Real Estate
HR
Holding Redlich
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Codes Of Practice Now Mandatory In New South Wales
New South Wales has introduced mandatory compliance with minister-approved codes of practice under section 26A of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, requiring businesses to either follow published codes or implement equivalent or higher safety standards. This legislative change exposes non-compliant businesses to separate penalties beyond existing duty of care obligations, marking a significant shift from the previous evidentiary role of codes in most Australian jurisdictions.
Australia Employment
HR
Holding Redlich
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Inquest Into The Death Of Simon Gaskill: Systemic Gaps In Discharge Planning For Patients Experiencing Homelessness
A coronial inquest into the death of Simon Gaskill reveals critical failures in hospital discharge planning for homeless patients with complex health needs. The case examines how standard discharge procedures failed to account for the practical realities of homelessness, leaving a vulnerable patient without meaningful access to follow-up care.
Australia Insurance
M
McCabes
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Does Your Business Need To Give A Modern Slavery Statement?
Modern slavery can infiltrate any Australian business's supply chain, yet many organisations remain uncertain about their reporting obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2018. With proposed reforms threatening to lower reporting thresholds and introduce financial penalties for the first time, understanding whether your business must lodge an annual modern slavery statement has become critical for compliance and reputation management.
Australia Government
CG
Coleman Greig Lawyers
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Anti-Protest Laws NSW | The Right To Peacefully Gather And Protest
The NSW Court of Appeal has struck down sweeping anti-protest laws enacted after the Bondi Beach terror attack, ruling that police powers to ban public assemblies across broad geographic areas violated constitutional protections for political communication. The landmark decision examines whether governments can impose blanket restrictions on peaceful protests during times of heightened security concerns, and what constitutional limits exist on such powers.
Australia Criminal
CD
Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia
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