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Federal Court rules on unfair contract clauses
This case serves as a reminder to businesses and consumers to review their contracts and ensure they are compliant with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). Find out more about the Federal Court ruling and what it means for businesses and consumers.
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Discovery process in the Federal Court of Australia
Discover the process for seeking documents in the Federal Court of Australia. Learn about the roles of the parties, criteria for standard and non-standard discovery, and the process of giving discovery. Get the full details on the Federal Court Rules 2011 and its revised regime for discovery.
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Federal Circuit Court strikes down ‘no refunds’ clause
In a recent judgment (Ferme v Kimberley Discovery Cruises Pty Ltd [2015] FCCA 2384), the Federal Circuit Court held that a term of a cruise company’s standard conditions, which allowed the company to cancel a cruise for a wide range of reasons without giving any refunds to its passengers, was an ‘unfair term’ under the…
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Federal Court implies a new duty in employment contracts
The landmark Commonwealth Bank of Australia v Barker [2014] HCA 32 ruling has changed the way employers must manage their employees. Find out how this Federal Court decision could affect your business and what you need to do to ensure compliance.
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