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SOPA Case Update: No overlap, no problem

The recent decision of the South Australian Court of Appeal in Goyder Wind Farm 1 Pty Ltd v GE Renewable Energy Australia Pty Ltd & Ors [2025] SASCA 39 provided much-needed guidance on the circumstances in which a contractor may re-agitate claims that have already been adjudicated under the security of payment legislation.
6 Jun
Technology and Telecommunications

The latest prosecutions under the Spam Act: What you need to know

The Australian Communications and Media Authority is continuing to focus on businesses that breach the Spam Act 2003 (Cth), including the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, which incurred one of the largest penalties to date.
2 Jun
News

Thomson Geer recognised in Best Law Firms – Australia – 2026 guide

Thomson Geer is pleased to be recognised in the 2026 Best Law Firms – Australia guide by international legal directory Best Lawyers.
30 May
Health, Aged Care and Retirement Villages

Victorian Retirement Village Reforms passed

The Retirement Villages Amendment Bill 2024 (Vic) passed through both Houses of Parliament on 28 May 2025, continuing the most significant reform of the Retirement Villages Act 1986 (Vic) in over two decades.
29 May
News

Ashurst's Canberra office to join Thomson Geer

Global law firm Ashurst and major Australian law firm Thomson Geer announce that Ashurst's Canberra office is moving to Thomson Geer. The office, renowned for its Commonwealth Government practice, will officially become part of Thomson Geer in early July, 2025.
22 May
Intellectual Property

Surge in notification of data breaches likely to cause serious harm from malicious acts

A surge in data breach notifications highlights the growing risks businesses face in protecting personal data in an increasingly hostile cyber environment.
16 May
News

Federal Court clarifies meaning of “apparent possession”

A recent decision in the Federal Court provides useful guidance on the meaning of “apparent possession” for the purposes of the Personal Properties Securities Act 2009.
15 May
Construction

QBCC's landmark prosecution puts developers on alert for Project Trust Account compliance failures

In a significant first-of-its-kind, a Queensland developer has been fined $150,000 after the Queensland Building and Construction Commission found it to be in breach of the Project Trust Account Regime under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld).
15 May
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