ATO steers GST legal case away from UberThe Australian Taxation Office has contested Uber's argument that the definition of taxi and limousine needs to be examined.July 20, 2016 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Legal
ACCC to consider sector-specific legislation as part of Digital Platforms Services InquiryACCC chairman Rod Sims said introducing industry-specific legislation may form part of its advice when it delivers its report to the Treasurer in September 2022.October 14, 2021 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Legal
New Zealand ComCom lays charges against Vocus subsidiariesTelecommunications providers face charges for billing customers after contracts were terminated.July 16, 2019 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Legal
Uber attempts to raise doubt around taxi definition in GST legal caseUber has argued that because its ridesharing service does not fall within the definition of taxi travel, its drivers should be exempt from having to register for the Goods and Services Tax.July 20, 2016 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Legal
Queensland government legalises Uber in wake of transport regulation overhaulFollowing a ban earlier this year, Uber will soon be able to operate legally in Queensland, the sixth state or territory in Australia to legalise the ride-booking serivce.August 11, 2016 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Legal
IT not to blame for Queensland health debacle: Government advisorGovernment advisor and non-executive director Monica Bradley believes a majority of government failures have nothing to do with technology.August 1, 2016 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Legal
Victoria soon to make Uber legalThe Victorian government will introduce draft legislation this year as part of a two-year move to overhaul regulations governing the commercial passenger industry.August 23, 2016 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Legal
Federal Court orders retrial of TechnologyOne's AU$5.2m Fair Work caseThe court order for TechnologyOne to pay damages to a former employee was set aside after the Federal appellate court found the reasons for awarding the damages were inadequate.August 4, 2021 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Legal
Kogan cops AU$310,800 spamming fineAn ACMA investigation found the retailer sent more than 42 million emails that did not feature an easy unsubscribe function.January 19, 2021 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Legal
ACCC declares victory after Federal Court rules Trivago misled consumersThe Federal Court found Trivago was using an algorithm to favour booking sites that paid the company the highest cost-per-click fees.January 20, 2020 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Legal