Australia: Litigation, Contracts and Force Majeure

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Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, Covid ruling a false dawn for anti-vaxxers, published in The Australian on 2 March 2024

A Queensland court ruling upheld workers' right to say no to Covid-19 vaccinations.

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Swaab

Ruby Princess class action: Federal Court finds Carnival Cruises to be negligent

A class action lawsuit was brought against Carnival Cruises over its negligent handling of the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

‘Business as usual': Doctrine of frustration in sale of business contracts

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there were often periods in which carrying on "business as usual" was unlawful.

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Holding Redlich

Supreme Court challenge could see all remaining COVID fines declared invalid

Redfern Legal Centre challenged the validity of COVID fines, as they failed to comply with the Fines Act 1996.

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Class action commenced over Covid-19 vaccine injuries

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

COVID fines found invalid in NSW

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Over 33,000 fines have been cancelled due to NSW Supreme Court's invalidation of COVID-19 fines

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Ruby Princess class action commences in Federal Court

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Frustration of contract due to COVID-19: Special leave to the High Court granted

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Piper Alderman

NSW Local Court now to require attendance in person

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Will the Court require me to vaccinate my child against COVID-19?

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Vaccine mandates in the Queensland Public Service – learnings from cases decided so far

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Holding Redlich

COVID, Floods, War… Recent events that might leave you contractually liable if not for force majeure

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Sajen Legal

Further changes to COVID-19 leasing laws in New South Wales

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Rostron Carlyle Rojas

Immigration And Australian Federal Election Campaign Promises

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

2025 Federal Budget And Australian Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Michael Byrnes appeared on Breakfast with Tim Webster on 2SM on 23 July 2025 to discuss workplace relationships and that Coldplay concert

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Swaab

482 Visa Processing Times | Delays In Government Processing

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Block earner triumphs in ASIC appeal

Australia Technology

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Piper Alderman

Limited extension of COVID lease protections for small businesses

The NSW Government has extended the requirement for mediation with small businesses until 30 June 2022.

Australia Real Estate

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Bartier Perry

From Covid-19 To The Conflict In Ukraine – Force Majeure And Other Contractual Relief

As sanctions are imposed due to the military action in Ukraine, there will be impacts on performance of construction contracts in Europe but...

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

NSW COVID-19 leasing laws change again

These amendments give landlords greater control, by being able to increase rents and to terminate certain tenancies.

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Holding Redlich

Game, Set, Match! The Djokovic legal saga explained

It was the first time since 1999 that neither Federer nor Djokovic played in the main draw of the Australian Open.

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Holding Redlich

Electronic execution of documents: Dos and donts

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McCullough Robertson

COVID vaccination injury? You may be eligible for compensation

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Kells

We are still dealing with COVID-19 and now a shortage of AdBlue – Time to consider force majeure clauses in your transport contracts!

Australia Commercial

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Piper Alderman

Strengthening contracts for future lockdowns

Australia Commercial

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Holding Redlich

The COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme is now live! What compensation is payable?

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Hall Payne Lawyers

New COVID Rules for the District Court of New South Wales

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

COVID-19 restrictions cause unprecedented court delays

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Another NSW Supreme Court challenge against COVID-19 vaccine mandates has failed

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Court dismisses claims: NSW public health orders are valid

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People + Culture Strategies

Supreme Court dismisses challenges to NSW government COVID-19 public health orders

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Holding Redlich

COVID-19 restrictions cause unprecedented court delays

A recent trial, delayed through COVID-19 restrictions, resulted in a four-year gap between the arrest and sentencing

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Another NSW Supreme Court challenge against COVID-19 vaccine mandates has failed

This decision turned out to be another failed challenge against public health orders in NSW courts.

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Court dismisses claims: NSW public health orders are valid

The case demonstrates the unwillingness of the Supreme Court to become involved in COVID-19 public health policy making.

Australia Litigation

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People + Culture Strategies

Supreme Court dismisses challenges to NSW government COVID-19 public health orders

The Court determined these public health orders were valid and consistent with the powers of the NSW Health Minister.

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Holding Redlich

COVID-19 vaccinations for children – What happens if you and the other parent cannot agree?

Australia Family

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Swaab

Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Amendment Regulation 2021 (NSW)

To assist SMEs, NSW has re-introduced the COVID-19 rent relief scheme for retail and commercial tenants.

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Swaab

Update: Victorian Government reintroduces COVID commercial tenancy relief scheme

This Bill aims to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 in relation to certain eligible commercial leases and licences.

Australia Real Estate

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Holding Redlich

COVID-19 and your business contracts: a look at force majeure clauses

A force majeure event is often associated with events beyond a person's control and could constitute an "Act of God."

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Ivy Law Group

Do I have to go to court in New South Wales during lockdown?

With Greater Sydney in extended lockdown, NSW courts have implemented changes to court cases over the next few weeks.

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Construction Lockdown: Potential Impact Of COVID-19 On Construction Projects In Greater Sydney

Australia Real Estate

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Jones Day

COVID-19 and NSW government restrictions - Update

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Swaab

Do COVID-19 lockdowns frustrate leases?

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Holding Redlich

Extension of time for liquidator to bring proceedings due to COVID-19

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Madgwicks

Update - NSW Government mandate affecting the construction industry

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Swaab

High Court rejects Business Interruption Insurance test case appeal application

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Rostron Carlyle Rojas

The impact of COVID-19 on property contracts: Dyco Hotels Pty Ltd v Laundy Hotels (Quarry) Pty Ltd [2021] NSWSC 504

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Holman Webb Lawyers

COVID-19 changes to electronic legal processes now permanent in Victoria

Australia Litigation

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Invoking force majeure under your transport contract: Are you protected when things go off the rails?

Australia Transport

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Holding Redlich

Life after COVID-19 regulations cease: Will a remotely signed or witnessed legal document still be a valid document in Victoria?

Australia Commercial

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Pointon Partners

Tips for negotiating transactions in a COVID and Post-COVID environment

Australia Commercial

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Cooper Grace Ward

Spotlight on ehearings technology during COVID-19

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Law In Order

Looking forward to 2021: Current trends in litigation

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Law In Order

COVID-19: the end to face-to-face hearings?

Australia Litigation

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Evolution or revolution for expert evidence in arbitration?

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KordaMentha

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