In 2013 six different Samsung products were recalled due to the discovery of an electrical fault that could lead to the products catching fire.

As a consequence of the recall, Samsung was obliged, under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), to replace the recalled products or provide a full refund.

From 1 September 2015, new powers of attorneys will come into effect in Victoria.

More than 300 charities are at risk of losing their charity status because they have failed to provide up-to-date contact details to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). All charities on the ACNC register are required to notify the ACNC of changes to their organisation.

Today, the Productivity Commission released a draft report on its once in a generation review of the Australian workplace relations framework (see related article - Productivity Commission to Conduct Generational Review of Industrial Relations Laws).

The draft report outlines the key issues identified so far during the inquiry, discusses some of the draft recommendations and findings of the Productivity Commission, and invites feedback and comment from stakeholders on a variety of issues.