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By Leonie Kyriacou

Eliminating sexual harassment in the workplace requires a serious effort, but there are strategies that help to achieve that goal.  All it takes is employers who are committed to prioritising a safe workplace above all else.

By Bruce Gotterson

This article appeared in the December edition of ClubLife Magazine. You can download a PDF version of the article here. Good quality food is a must in any successful club and as catering is a specialized skill many clubs outsource their catering to an external caterer. One of the key ingredients to any successful arrangement

By Daniel Fleming

Elder abuse is a well-recognised problem in Australian society which commonly occurs within family context. Although elder abuse is not itself recognised as a claim or cause of action, other legal remedies may be available if you know or suspect someone to be the victim of elder abuse.

By Chris Sydes

The NSW Court of Appeal's recent decision has significant consequences for registered clubs and businesses impacted by COVID-19

By Leonie Kyriacou

JobKeeper enabling directions allow employers, who qualify and participate in the JobKeeper scheme, to issue certain directions to employees, including stand down directions, directions to change duties and directions to change the location of work.

By Leonie Kyriacou

The Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Jobkeeper Payments) Amendment Bill 2020 was passed through both Houses of Parliament on 1 September 2020, which followed an announcement by Prime Minister Scott Morrison on 21 July 2020 that the ‘JobKeeper’ payments would be extended beyond 31 December 2020.

By Bruce Gotterson

In our previous newsletter which was distributed earlier this week, we discussed the need for clubs to enter into confidentiality deeds as part of the due diligence process. From our newsletter, we have received some enquiries as to the due diligence process in respect of club amalgamations. In the commercial world, there are many different

By Bruce Gotterson

After the club which has called for expressions of interest in an amalgamation has selected its proposed amalgamation partner, the clubs will proceed to negotiate the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”). Whilst the clubs negotiate the terms of the MOU, each of the amalgamating clubs should undertake a due diligence process on the

By Bruce Gotterson

Although the concept of an amalgamation may be familiar to many people in the club industry, you may be less familiar with the steps involved unless you have had first-hand experience and involvement in one. An amalgamation of two registered clubs is one of the most legally and commercially complex matters that a registered club

By Bruce Gotterson

The NSW Government has introduced measures to provide financial relief for commercial tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Regulations introduce a range of new protections for tenants of commercial and retail leases and limit the power of landlords to take steps to enforce terms of a lease during the period prescribed in the Regulations.

By Daniel Fleming

The NSW Government has introduced measures to provide financial relief for commercial tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Regulations introduce a range of new protections for tenants of commercial and retail leases and limit the power of landlords to take steps to enforce terms of a lease during the period prescribed in the Regulations.

By Bruce Gotterson

Many questions have arisen for clubs since they closed from 12 noon on Monday the 23rd March 2020. A number of those issues relate to Board meetings.  I have set out some questions and answers to assist. Does the Board still need to have Board meetings? Yes. Section 30(1) of the Registered Clubs Act sets