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Leaping forwards: recent developments in open banking in NZ
An overview of open banking and its potential benefits.
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Oceania: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Federal Court decision pierces the corporate veil for breach of director duties
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How many shareholders can my NZ company have?
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World Health Organisation finally acknowledges COVID-19 vaccine injuries
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All COVID-19 fines declared invalid by Supreme Court of New South Wales
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Supreme Court of NSW declares COVID-19 fines to be invalid
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Over 33,000 fines have been cancelled due to NSW Supreme Court's invalidation of COVID-19 fines
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Closure of 408 Pandemic Visa
The COVID-19 Pandemic visa was a temporary measure to allow foreign nationals the right to stay in Australia.
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World Health Organisation finally acknowledges COVID-19 vaccine injuries
The WHO has quietly published a paper outlining that Covid-19 vaccination can induce multiple sclerosis.
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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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All COVID-19 fines declared invalid by Supreme Court of New South Wales
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Supreme Court of NSW declares COVID-19 fines to be invalid
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Vaccine mandates remain in force across many industries and workplaces
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COVID-19 testing requirements for travellers from China, Hong Kong and Macau
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The online school environment during the COVID recovery: child protection, duty of care and privacy
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Mandatory Vaccination & Employment: lessons from managing anti-vaxxers in schools
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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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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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‘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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Supreme Court challenge could see all remaining COVID fines declared invalid
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Class action commenced over Covid-19 vaccine injuries
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COVID fines found invalid in NSW
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Over 33,000 fines have been cancelled due to NSW Supreme Court's invalidation of COVID-19 fines
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Ruby Princess class action commences in Federal Court
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Frustration of contract due to COVID-19: Special leave to the High Court granted
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The Big Red Bash Fails To Recover Under Event Cancellation Insurance Following COVID-19 Related Cancellation
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Second COVID insurance test case won by insurers
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Can you claim workers compensation for COVID, if you are infected at work?
Employers should take extra COVID-19 safety precautions as part of their duty of care to employees and customers.
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Second business interruption test case favours insurers
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Insurers generally successful in second COVID-19 business interruption test case
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COVID-19: changing the way we think about project insurance
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Insurers feel the heat as COVID-19 test cases mount
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Landmark decision: First business interruption insurance COVID-19 test case confirms payouts may be eminent
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Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, 'Fair Work favours the boss in Covid-19 sackings', published in The Australian on 22 April 2023
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, 'Fair Work favours the boss in Covid-19 sackings'.
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Mandatory Vaccination & Employment: lessons from managing anti-vaxxers in schools
Mandatory vaccination orders placed certain workers under a legal obligation not to work unless fully vaccinated.
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Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations - one year on
When can employers require their employees to be vaccinated?
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Michael Byrnes appeared on Nights with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC discussing the implications for employers of the end of mandatory isolation for COVID-19 infection
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Michael Byrnes is published in HRM Online: How should employers respond to COVID-19 now that isolation rules are being removed?
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Employees soldiering on with COVID-19: What can employers do?
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Employee litigation following termination on account of vaccination status
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