

		18 October 2012 Welcome to the October edition of CBP Focus This month's feature article is Could regulatory reform reduce bullying in Australian schools? Also this month we bring you articles on property and development, insurance, trusts and estates, workplace relations and construction. We welcome all media enquiries and feedback about our articles and any suggestions you may have for topics you would like to see covered in future editions. Until next month,

		Kristen Lopes, Partner
	Property and development New state-specific guidelines for Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in NSW Take "reasonable steps" to identify your borrower or your mortgage could be void New swimming pool regulations imminent in NSW
	Insurance How does the Insurance Contracts Act affect insurers and what are the planned developments to the Act? Professional Liability List aims to streamline proceedings in Supreme Court of Victoria
	Trusts and estates Devastavit claims against executors who mismanage estates or squander assets
	Workplace relations Performance reviews and performance management of employees - criteria for effectiveness - Part 3
	Construction Emissions trading schemes (ETS) of Australia and Europe to be linked
	Education Could regulatory reform reduce bullying in Australian schools?