Meridian is increasingly receiving enquiries from both health practitioners and service providers seeking advice regarding negative reviews placed online by…
Insights Types: Commercial Insight
May 23, 2022
INSIGHT: Proposed reforms to strengthen the unfair contract term regime in standard form contracts under the Australian Consumer Law
The Treasury Laws Amendment (enhancing Tax Integrity and Supporting Business Investment) Bill 2022 has been introduced into Federal Parliament and,…
May 11, 2022
INSIGHT: New Franchise Disclosure Register
As a result of the Competition & Consumer (Industry Codes-Franchising) Amendment (Franchise Disclosure Register) Regulations 2022, which commenced on 1…
Apr 29, 2022
INSIGHT: Privacy Awareness Week | 2 – 8 May 2022
While 84% of Australians consider privacy to be important when they are choosing a website or digital service, only 20%…
Jan 25, 2022
INSIGHT: 7-Eleven in breach of privacy laws over survey collecting facial images
The Australian Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner, Angelene Falk, recently determined that 7-Eleven interfered with up to 1.6 million customers’…
Jan 20, 2022
INSIGHT: New Director Identifier Number regime now mandated for all directors
From 1 November 2021, all directors of Australian registered bodies corporate are required to apply for a director identification number…
Dec 15, 2021
INSIGHT: Do you really need a copy of my COVID-19 vaccination certificate?
Vaccinated Australians will have, by now, accessed their COVID-19 vaccination certificate, a token of our roadmap out of lockdown. However,…
Sep 27, 2021
INSIGHT: Dangers of adopting branding including a geographic reference
Does the name you have adopted for your business describe the nature of your business and also make reference to…
Sep 21, 2021
INSIGHT: Do you send personal information offshore?
A recent decision of the Australian Information and Privacy Commissioner highlights the responsibilities of global corporations with Australian users under…
Jul 16, 2021
INSIGHT: ACCC alleges SmileDirectClub misled consumers regarding health insurance reimbursements for clear teeth aligners
On 12 July 2021, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) instituted proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against…
Jul 12, 2021
INSIGHT: Modern slavery: New guide released for the financial services sector
Combatting modern slavery is a mainstream corporate responsibility, with certain financial services entities like banks, insurers, and superannuation funds being…