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Intellectual Property

New standalone legislation for protection of Indigenous cultural and intellectual property

The Australian Government is currently undertaking a scoping study to determine how new stand-alone legislation could help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to protect and commercialise Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property.
3 May
Employment

Working every Sunday doesn’t mean you get an extra holiday – clarifying the definition of 'seven day shiftworker'

The Fair Work Commission recently found that dairy workers are not 'seven day shiftworkers' even though they work on weekends, if they do not work regular shifts rotating across all seven days.
1 May
News

Thomson Geer advises mining and infrastructure services company Tasmea on successful IPO

Thomson Geer has advised Australian mining and infrastructure services company Tasmea Limited on its successful initial public offering.
29 Apr
News

Legislative Update - Strengthening Australia's Defence Framework

Australia’s Defence laws have undergone a number of reviews recently to ensure that they continue to remain fit for purpose and serve Australia’s interests in an increasingly complex strategic environment.
23 Apr
News

Meet the team that successfully defended Network Ten in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case

The Thomson Geer team that successfully led Network Ten's defence in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case was led by Partner Marlia Saunders.
22 Apr
Construction

A win for builders: Court further refines scope of duty of care owed by builders to subsequent purchasers

A recent decision by the Queensland Court of Appeal has confirmed that there are very limited circumstances in which a builder will owe a duty of care to subsequent purchasers of property they built.
19 Apr
News

Thomson Geer lawyers recognised by international legal directory Best Lawyers

Thomson Geer lawyers have been recognised by international legal directory Best Lawyers in its 2025 The Best Lawyers in Australia edition.
18 Apr
Intellectual Property

Franchisors beware: Major Australian franchisor fined to the tune of $1.5 million

A record fine for contempt of court in a proceeding brought by the competition watchdog has been ordered against a franchisor by the Federal Court of Australia.
8 Apr
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