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The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia recently handed down its decision in Giggle for Girls Pty Ltd v Tickle [2026] FCAFC 64, dismissing the appeal and upholding the finding that Giggle for Girls had unlawfully discriminated against Ms Tickle.

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Organisations are often faced with difficult decisions when a contract stops working.

It is important to spot the red flags early, maintain negotiating leverage, and minimise business disruption.

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The position on sleepovers under the SCHADS Award has now been settled.

What has emerged, however, is not a simple clarification but a more structured and demanding framework that requires employers to revisit how overnight services are designed.

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Transferring property between spouses or partners can be a practical step when considering relationship changes or financial planning.

The good news is that in certain circumstances, you may be eligible to obtain a duty exemption.

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Across Australia, organisations working with children are operating in an environment of heightened scrutiny.

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Many SMSFs will have properties purchased using borrowed funds, secured by a mortgage over the asset. Those funds may come from a bank or a related party.

But what happens when the loan is repaid? For many trustees, that’s where the real issues begin.

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On 31 March 2026, the OAIC released an Exposure Draft of the Children’s Online Privacy Code for public consultation, alongside an Explanatory Statement.

The Code represents a targeted shift in the Australian privacy landscape.

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What was once viewed as a contingency risk is fast becoming a live operational risk for businesses which may manifest as contractual management issues.

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Australia’s emerging oil and petrol constraints are no longer simply a supply‑chain issue.

For employers, the task is to balance operational continuity with obligations under the Fair Work Act, industrial instruments and anti‑discrimination law.

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The recent decision by the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has clarified that homecare, disability and social workers should not be paid night shift penalty rates for shifts immediately before or after sleepovers.

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The Australian Government has announced reforms aimed at addressing its broader objective of doubling philanthropic giving in Australia by 2030.

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#hereforgood #helpinggoodgrow #philanthropy #giftgiving

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Thinking about including a charity in your Will, but not sure where to begin?

There are a number of ways to structure a gift, each with different legal and practical considerations.

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On 17 February 2026, the Vic government passed the Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 so that organisations can now be held liable for sexual abuse carried out in relationships akin to employment.

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The Commonwealth Government has established the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, reflecting heightened national concern about antisemitism and its impact on community safety, education and social cohesion.

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On 11 February 2026, the High Court of Australia delivered a landmark judgment in AA v The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle [2026] HCA 2.

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#hereforgood #helpinggoodgrow #childsafety #dutyofcare

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The Victorian Government’s final Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations 2025 (Vic) (Regulations) came into force on 1 December 2025 – a milestone moment for workplace wellbeing.

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We are proud to announce that Moores has been recognised in the Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 for Charity and Not-for-Profit Law, marking the firm’s fourth consecutive year ranked in this specialist practice area.

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Owners of residential property in Victoria may be required to lodge a Vacant Residential Land Tax (VRLT) notification if their property was vacant for six months or more during the 2025 calendar year.

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#hereforgood #helpinggoodgrow #vrlt #landtax

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On 9 December 2025, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) announced it will be launching into the new year with significant momentum with plans to undertake its first ever privacy compliance reviews.

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From 1 January 2026, a new mandatory and suspensory merger control regime will apply to significant asset transfers, acquisitions and mergers.

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