NSW Parliament has today passed three emergency bills to assist citizens, businesses and the justice system in managing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. View here (Attorney General’s portfolio), here (Treasurer’s portfolio) and here (miscellaneous).

A Commissioner's practice note: COVID-19 (coronavirus) and insurance premium is now available on the Revenue NSW website. The practice note provides guidance for insurers dealing with issues arising from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and will remain in force until the end of the 2020/2021 financial year. View practice note here.

Federal Attorney-General Christian Porter has formally begun the process for a parliamentary committee inquiry which will examine all aspects of the class action system. A motion to refer the inquiry to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services is being considered by the House of Representatives today. More here.

The Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced the appointment of Associate Dr Ruth Vine as Australia’s first Deputy Chief Medical Officer for mental health to help direct the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A pandemic mental health plan will go before Friday’s National Cabinet meeting. The appointment has been welcomed by the National Mental Health Commission.

The Law Society’s COVID-19 wellbeing portal has a range of resources and support services to help you through the pandemic and beyond. Access here.

An ‘Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes during COVID-19’ has been released by 13 aged care peak bodies and consumer advocacy organisations. The Code creates a nationally consistent approach that ensures residents can receive visitors while minimising the risk of spreading COVID-19. More here.

The Australian Government has released the Privacy Amendment (Public Health Contact Information) Bill 2020 (COVIDSafe Bill) which is being debated in Parliament this week. More here.

The ATO website has updated information about the eligibility and application process for the COVID-19 early release of super scheme. View all the latest ATO updates here.

Legislation introduced into Federal Parliament today will require large businesses and large government enterprises with a total annual income of over $100 million to report on how and when they pay their small business suppliers. View the Bill here.