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A Step Closer To Decennial Liability Insurance
The NSW Fair Trading and Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 has passed both houses and received assent, introducing significant reforms to building regulation and insurance requirements. Key changes include expanded coverage for Decennial Liability Insurance, enhanced powers for NSW Fair Trading and the Building Commission, and modifications to professional indemnity insurance exemptions for building practitioners. While some provisions take immediate effect, major reforms including the DLI expansion
Australia Real Estate
HR
Holding Redlich
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Redundancy Consultation Obligations: No Shortcuts For Small Businesses
The Fair Work Commission's Full Bench has confirmed that employers of all sizes, including small businesses, must meaningfully consult with employees before making redundancy decisions. This landmark ruling clarifies that consultation obligations apply universally and that failure to provide genuine consultation before an irreversible dismissal decision can defeat a 'genuine redundancy' defence in unfair dismissal claims.
Australia Employment
CG
Cooper Grace Ward
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Podcast: SMSFs With CGW – Ban On SMSFs Using Borrowing To Acquire Residential Real Estate From August 2026
Cooper Grace Ward's latest podcast episode examines the new restrictions on SMSF borrowing for real estate purchases, clarifying widespread misconceptions about what constitutes a 'residential real estate ban.' Partners Scott Hay-Bartlem and Clinton Jackson, alongside senior associate Keeghan Silcock, break down the business real property test requirements and explain the critical transitional rules taking effect from August 2026.
Australia Wealth Mgt
CG
Cooper Grace Ward
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