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Spotting counterfeit products

Did you catch Raph Goldenberg on Sunrise recently? Raph joined Nat and Matt on the sofa to discuss counterfeit products.
27 July 2026

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Australia’s Privacy Act update: August 2026

Australia’s Privacy Act update: August 2026

On 31 August 2026, the Australian Government released the exposure draft Privacy Amendment (Personal Data Protection) Bill 2026.
15 September 2026
CIE Legal enters its second year as the Foundation Legal Partner of Women in Automotive

CIE Legal enters its second year as the Foundation Legal Partner of Women in Automotive

We are proud to announce our continued support of Women in Automotive as a Gold Partner and as WinA’s only Foundation Legal Partner.
10 September 2026
Spotting counterfeit products

Spotting counterfeit products

Did you catch Raph Goldenberg on Sunrise recently? Raph joined Nat and Matt on the sofa to discuss counterfeit products.
27 July 2026
Serving the future on your plate with Andrew Janis

Serving the future on your plate with Andrew Janis

In this episode of Legally Consumed, our hosts were joined by Andrew Janis, Chief Legal Officer at Vow, one of Australia’s most exciting and innovative companies.
22 June 2026
With the Peter Warren decision, the ACCC signals it will look closely at local merger dynamics

With the Peter Warren decision, the ACCC signals it will look closely at local merger dynamics

At the start of June, the ACCC decided to move Peter Warren Automotive Holdings' proposed acquisition of the Wakeling Automotive Group to a Phase 2 merger review under the new mandatory merger control regime.
17 June 2026
Upcoming Employment Law Changes – July 2026

Upcoming Employment Law Changes – July 2026

From 1 July 2026, the National Minimum Wage will increase to $26.44 per hour (or $1,004.90 per week) and Modern Award rates will increase by 4.75%.
4 June 2026
Serving the future on your plate with Andrew Janis, Season 2 Episode 5

Serving the future on your plate with Andrew Janis | Season 2, Episode 5

When was the last time you ate something completely new? In this episode of Legally Consumed, our hosts sit down with Andrew Janis, Chief Legal Officer at Vow, a food company reimagining how meat is produced.
The science of staying power: Building loyalty with Miranda Bliss | Season 2, Episode 4

The science of staying power: Building loyalty with Miranda Bliss | Season 2, Episode 4

In this episode of Legally Consumed, our hosts sit down with Miranda Bliss to talk all things loyalty, the art and science of keeping customers coming back.
The "Woolworths decision" | Season 1 | Episode 3

The “Woolworths decision” | Season 1 | Episode 3

In this episode, Andrew and Ines unpack the implications of the recent Woolworths decision, which challenges the legality of common law set-off clauses in employment contracts.
Flexible working request - Part 2 | Season 1 | Episode 2

Flexible working request – Part 2 | Season 1, Episode 2

In the second part of this episode looking at flexible working requests, Andrew and Ines explore how employers should respond to flexible working requests. They highlight the need for evidence when refusing on business grounds, the long-term effects of matters reaching the Fair Work Commission, and the importance of clear communication and written agreements.
Flexible working request - Part 1 | Season 1 | Episode 2

Flexible working request – Part 1 | Season 1, Episode 2

In this episode, Andrew and Ines discuss a full-time employee with 2 years tenure, who puts in a flexible working request to work from home 3 days per week. They discuss the steps an employer should take to assess and respond to the request and the types of issues they should consider when deciding how to proceed.
Declining performance and mental health concerns - Part 2 | Season 1 | Episode 1

Declining performance and mental health concerns – Part 2 | Season 1, Episode 1

In this episode, Ines and Andrew continue their discussion around ways to manage declining employee performance linked to mental health concerns. They cover the importance of early identification, sensitive handling, and acting with an awareness of legal obligations.

Client Stories

Tremendous trust + local expertise delivers strategic acquisition for Arrow Bronze

Tremendous trust + local expertise delivers strategic acquisition for Arrow Bronze

Arrow Bronze is Australia’s leader in the production and supply of Memorial and Architectural plaques and associated products. When it decided to expand by purchasing Australian business Cameo Memorials, CEO Hymie Jechilevsky turned to CIE Legal for advice.
CIE Legal's Mo-tivation: Hairy Fundraising and Contract Magic for Movember

CIE Legal’s Mo-tivation: Hairy Fundraising and Contract Magic for Movember

So many individuals and organisations are raising funds for men’s health this November and CIE Legal is no exception. Yes, the global phenomenon that is Movember is here again and it’s bigger than ever.
Pragmatism and mutual respect gets landmark deal done for Optimus

Pragmatism and mutual respect gets landmark deal done for Optimus

CIE Legal represented Optimus Group on its recent acquisition of Autopact in what is a landmark deal for the automotive sector.
New style of advice makes life easier for Ford Australia

New style of advice makes life easier for Ford Australia

We caught up with Rebecca Browne, Senior Legal Counsel at Ford Australia, to understand her impressions of CIE Legal’s style of advice.
Swift and decisive action recovers funds for online retailer

Swift and decisive action recovers funds for online retailer

When our client needed assistance in recovering funds from a supplier, they turned to Mark Waters and the team at CIE Legal for help.
Working as an extension of Ford Australia’s in-house team gets the job done

Working as an extension of Ford Australia’s in-house team gets the job done

When Ford decided to bring the F-150 pickup truck back to Australia, they turned to RMA Automotive to adapt the vehicles for Australian requirements.

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