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Dynamic Business: Building Defects: What They...

“It is important to remember that preventing defects not only protects professionals from legal issues but also contributes to their reputation, customer satisfaction, and the overall integrity of the construction industry.” In a recent Dynamic Business article, Partner, Chloe Ellis sheds light on the legal implications of building defects and the challenges it presents for construction professionals. She also provides tips to navigating these issues effectively

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Hicksons 2023/24 Holiday Closure Period

Hicksons will be closed for a two-week duration over the Christmas and New Year period.

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Update to the National Redress Scheme – Possible changes to eligibility criteria

On 4 May 2023, the Australian Government released the Final Government Response to the Second Year Review of the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (the Scheme). According to the Minster for Social Services, Amanda Rishworth, the Response is aimed at creating a trauma-informed approach with a focus on the wellbeing of survivors. The proposed improvements include broadening the eligibility criteria, amending the application process, and removing restrictions.

Freida Stylianou
5 Jul 2023

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NSW Government paves way by introducing new scheme for mandatory notification of data breaches for public sector agencies

In late 2022, the NSW parliament passed the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Amendment Act 2022. The Act amends the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIP Act) by introducing a Mandatory Notification of Data Breach (MNDB) scheme, which echoes the existing Commonwealth scheme (Notifiable Data Breach Scheme). NSW is the first State and Territory government to introduce a mandatory scheme for its government agencies.

John Kell
6 Feb 2023

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