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	<title>Directors facing insolvency may have safe harbour from personal liability ...</title>
	<description><![CDATA[A range of proposed reforms announced recently by the Federal Government may create a &ldquo;safe harbour&rdquo; for personal liability of directors if the company faces insolvency. In effect, Directors could re-structure their business without resorting to appointing an administrator.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=775]]></link>
    <pubDate>2010-03-04</pubDate>
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	<title>Amended Contamination Land Laws</title>
	<description><![CDATA[All those involved with land and property transactions, including owners, developers, landlords, tenants and purchasers, should be fully apprised of variations to contaminated land law in New South Wales.&nbsp;
Click here for an article by Anna Zdrilic, Director. For further information, please contact Anna on 9806 7425 or annaz@matthewsfolbigg.com.au.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=743]]></link>
    <pubDate>2010-02-24</pubDate>
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	<title>Committee of Inspection’s powers are limited in reviewing liquidators</title>
	<description><![CDATA[
Recent limitations on the scope of&nbsp;powers&nbsp;to review the activities and remuneration of a liquidator...
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	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=760]]></link>
    <pubDate>2010-02-02</pubDate>
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	<title>Unincorporated Employers Beware: All Private Sectors now covered by Federal IR Laws</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The Governments of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania have made the decision to refer&nbsp;their&nbsp;industrial relations (&ldquo;IR&rdquo;) powers to the Commonwealth. Specifically, these&nbsp;States transferred into the federal Industrial Relations system from 1 January 2010.&nbsp;]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=773]]></link>
    <pubDate>2010-01-28</pubDate>
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	<title>Family Law Act – Changes effective 4 January 2010 to property settlement agreements</title>
	<description><![CDATA[An important&nbsp;recent&nbsp;change to property settlement agreements came into force on 4 January 2010. The new laws apply to any property settlement agreement made either as a consequence of a divorce settlement or as a property settlement after the separation of a de facto or same sex couple.
The law was changed because of difficulties encountered by some separated couples who had entered into what they thought was a binding property settlement agreement but then found out that the... ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=767]]></link>
    <pubDate>2010-01-08</pubDate>
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	<title>Pre Nuptial Agreements</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Pre Nuptial Agreements are becoming more and more popular.&nbsp; We are finding that two of the main reasons for this are...]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=756]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-11-13</pubDate>
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	<title>Modern Awards</title>
	<description><![CDATA[With 1 January 2010 fast approaching, employers must carefully consider the new modern awards which will soon apply to their workplaces to provide a safety net of enforceable terms and conditions for employees.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=761]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-11-13</pubDate>
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	<title>Litigation funding – it’s here to stay!</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The recent High Court of Australia decision of Jeffery &amp; Katauskas Pty Limited v SST Consulting Pty Ltd has re-confirmed the current Australian common law position that outside of there being any serious abuse of process which a Court cannot remedy, proceedings funded by a third party company will generally not be stayed.
For further information, please contact Stephen D'Emilio on&nbsp;9806 7404 or stephende@matthewsfolbigg.com.au
&nbsp;]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=754]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-11-04</pubDate>
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	<title>Pod casts of Fair Work Australia event held on 21 October</title>
	<description><![CDATA[
Unfair dismissal and adverse action laws&nbsp;in the Fair Work Act and general guidelines to comply and minimise exposure to claims

&nbsp;&nbsp;
10 National Employment Standards&nbsp;in the Fair Work Act, what those standards are and what changes need to&nbsp;be made from an employment agreement and policy perspective to ensure compliance
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	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=749]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-10-26</pubDate>
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	<title>Managing Absenteeism Under the Fair Work Act</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Managing employee absenteeism and its effects on productivity remains a challenge for employers ...]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=746]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-10-21</pubDate>
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	<title>Principles adopted by courts to construe and interpret contracts</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The recent New South Wales Court of Appeal decision of Regency Media Pty Ltd v AAV Australia Pty Ltd provides a very useful summary of the main principles adopted by Australia..]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=737]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-09-14</pubDate>
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	<title>Workplace Relations Newsletter </title>
	<description><![CDATA[Welcome to our new Workplace Relations newsletter and launch of our new pod cast series! In the first of our series of pod casts:]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=732]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-09-08</pubDate>
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	<title>Child Care Centres Advice</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Whether you are buying or selling a child care centre ...]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=734]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-09-07</pubDate>
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	<title>Employers Warned to Avoid Adverse Action</title>
	<description><![CDATA[A new course of action is available against employers under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act), which commenced on 1 July 2009, known as &lsquo;adverse action&rsquo;.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=730]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-09-04</pubDate>
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	<title> Transfer of Business Rules under the Fair Work Act</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Fay Calderone, Senior Associate,&nbsp;is interviewed by boardroomradio....
Click here]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=728]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-08-25</pubDate>
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	<title>Think Before You Transfer</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FWA) commenced on 1 July 2009 and replaces the Workplace Relations Act 1996 (Cth) provisions that relate to the transferring of business]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=725]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-08-04</pubDate>
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	<title>Expert Insight – workplace flexibility</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Human Capital: Your survey in Human Capital earlier this year indicated there was still a lot of concern regarding flexible work arrangements and parental leave entitlements. Have things improved?]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=726]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-08-04</pubDate>
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	<title>Orders and Injunctions against Third Parties in the Family Court</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The Court can now make an order or to grant an injunction that is directed to or alters the rights, liabilities or property interests of a third party in relation to the property of a party to a marriage. The history of the enactment of this Part VIIIAA amendment to the Family Law Act 1975 stems from problems encountered in the past in seeking relief against third parties in family law proceedings. The Court has said there are 2 exceptions to this rule allowing the Family Court to make an order... ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=686]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-07-02</pubDate>
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	<title>Frequently Asked Questions: Unfair Dismissal under the Fair Work Regime</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Q. When do the new unfair dismissal laws......]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=692]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-07-01</pubDate>
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	<title>Proposed Consumer Credit Reform</title>
	<description><![CDATA[On 27 April 2009 the Commonwealth Government released draft legislation as part of its National ConsumerCredit Reform Package first announced in October 2008. The proposed Bills will have a significant impact on allconsumer credit providers and credit related brokering services and advisors and anyone involved providingconsumer credit services.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=516]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-06-01</pubDate>
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	<title>What happens to your superannuation when you die?</title>
	<description><![CDATA[For most people superannuation is an extremely attractive investment option. For some, their super may even be their largest asset. Most people assume that their superannuation will automatically be dealt with by their will when they die. However, this is not the case.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=518]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-06-01</pubDate>
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	<title>Insolvency and Restructuring Group Update</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court of New South Wales recently considered the meaning of the word "debt" in the contextof an Application to set aside a Statutory Demand.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=688]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-06-01</pubDate>
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	<title>Unfair Dismissal under the Fair Work Regime</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The Small Business Fair Dismissal Code comes into operation on 1st July 2009]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=691]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-06-01</pubDate>
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	<title>Employee and internet use : Is big brother watching?</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Employee email and internet abuse is rife highlighting the issue of proper workplace surveillance for employers. Employers taking disciplinary action against employees face the key challenge of striking a balance between monitoring employee breaches of company policies and complying with the law.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=693]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-05-06</pubDate>
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	<title>‘Hot Off the Press’ Case Note</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Last month the NSW Supreme Court issued a timely warning for directors of companies incurring liabilities in trading, particularly sole directors. The Court made it clear in managing the affairs of a company there is nothing special about sole directors. ALL directors must ensure proper arrangements are in place so the company can deal with urgent matters, even when the director is unavailable.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=687]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-04-01</pubDate>
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	<title>Enforcement of Personal Guarantees</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The cases referred to below demonstrate that where ambiguity arises as to the capacity in which a contract such as a guarantee has been signed, it will be a question of construction of the guarantee as a whole as to whether the signatory is a principal to the guarantee, with personal liability under the guarantee.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=671]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-03-16</pubDate>
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	<title>What is the appropriate measure of damages for breach of contract?</title>
	<description><![CDATA[In the recent High Court of Australia decision of Tabcorp Holdings Ltd v Bowen Investments Pty Ltd1, the Courtfound that the appropriate measure of damages to a Landlord (Bowen) resulting from a Tenant&rsquo;s (Tabcorp)breach was the cost of putting Bowen in the same position it would have been in if there had been no breach of the Lease]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=690]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-03-02</pubDate>
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	<title>Councils no longer captured by Workplace Relations Act 1996</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Recent changes to s.220 of the Local Government Act 1993 make it clear that Councils are no longer to be regarded as a &ldquo;body corporate&rdquo; and instead are now identified as a &ldquo;body politic of the State with perpetual succession and the legal capacity and powers of an individual&rdquo;. Whilst the wider implications of these changes are yet to be]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=515]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-02-02</pubDate>
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	<title>Dispute resolution clauses - are they valid and is a requirement to negotiate in good faith enforceable by the Courts?</title>
	<description><![CDATA[It is now becoming increasingly common for parties to a commercial contract to take preventative steps to void litigation by the use of a suitably worded dispute resolution clause. Surprisingly, despite the parties' best ntentions, such clauses are quite frequently not enforceable by the Courts due to poor drafting.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.matthewsfolbigg.com.au/index.php?pag=33-Latest-News&itmid=689]]></link>
    <pubDate>2009-02-02</pubDate>
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