The High Court has handed down a major decision on the obligations of employers to find redeployment options within its organisation for employees who are being made redundant. Read more: buff.ly/oIgauVB

For many boards, the decision to close a not-for-profit or charity is not made lightly. Whether the organisation has fulfilled its purpose, become unsustainable, or is merging into another entity, there are important legal and practical steps to take. buff.ly/MWgpTI1

Private ancillary funds (PAFs) are a vehicle for private philanthropy. They allow donors to make tax-deductible contributions, invest those funds and make grants to charities in line with the founder’s philanthropic goals. buff.ly/DWbHnBX

You may have made a Will at some point in your life, put the copies in a safe place and not thought about it since. You may have the mindset that this document is a “set and forget”, and you are all sorted if you were to pass away. buff.ly/6VHBO8f

While Victorian law imposes formal requirements for making a valid Will, including rules around signing and witnessing, section 9 of the Wills Act 1997 (Vic) provides the Court with discretion to dispense with these formalities in certain circumstances. buff.ly/y5lG0gJ

Charities and other non-profit organisations rely on the good will and charity of donors. The recently publicised Oxfam data breach, brought to light the privacy risks in retaining donor information and how it is used across the organisation. buff.ly/C5MPSx9

On 5 September 2025, the Federal Court of Australia delivered its long-awaited decision in FWO v Woolworths Group Limited, which provides critical clarification on the operation of set-off clauses in employment contracts. buff.ly/dj1tzWW

We are in a housing crisis in Victoria and community housing providers are struggling to make much-needed social housing projects stack up. Read more: buff.ly/m4FmTrY

This week the Victorian Parliament considered a bill to establish the Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) to carry out the functions of the state regulator conferred by the National Law and other relevant laws. buff.ly/Ho8BsbI

Nine years ago, a Victorian court case significantly diminished the rights of injured people to argue that a bad waiver should be struck out. buff.ly/3TZJs26 #hereforgood #helpinggoodgrow #liabilitywaivers #schoolexcursions

The ATO recently updated Taxation Ruling TR 2013/2 to reflect a broader approach taken by the Federal Court in the Buddhist Society case. The ruling expands the types of organisations that may qualify for endorsement as school building funds. buff.ly/qX2LJLP

Each super fund, including self managed super funds (SMSFs) have their own requirements for making a valid binding death benefit nomination. buff.ly/IQiuVEi #hereforgood #helpinggoodgrow #deathbenefit #smsf

From an estate planning perspective, Special Disability Trusts serve as a secure, transparent, and enduring mechanism for protecting the welfare of individuals with severe disabilities. Nevertheless, the intricacies lie in the specifics. buff.ly/A3l92kO

Moores is proud of the recognition in Herald Sun for our Practice Leader and Head of Education, Cecelia Irvine-So. Read more: buff.ly/pnSivM2

This month, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission issued three recall notices following the detection of asbestos in imported coloured and decorated sand products used by children for play and craft activities. buff.ly/PgnVr7c

From 1 January 2026, a new mandatory and suspensory merger control regime will apply to significant asset transfers, acquisitions and mergers. buff.ly/iiibvqj

On 9 December 2025, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) announced it will be launching into the new year with significant momentum with plans to undertake its first ever privacy compliance reviews. buff.ly/ZsIppqp

Owners of residential property in Victoria may be required to lodge a Vacant Residential Land Tax (VRLT) notification if their property was vacant for six months or more during the 2025 calendar year. buff.ly/75RoeKY #hereforgood #helpinggoodgrow #vrlt #landtax

We are proud to announce that Moores has been recognised in the Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 for Charity and Not-for-Profit Law, marking the firm’s fourth consecutive year ranked in this specialist practice area. buff.ly/aCDPlKI

The Victorian Government’s final Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations 2025 (Vic) (Regulations) came into force on 1 December 2025 – a milestone moment for workplace wellbeing. buff.ly/2djZGjE