Law & Regulation

Explore the latest legal news by BusinessDesk, covering legal rulings, important court cases, and more.
RMA replacements to end 'culture of no'
Policy

RMA replacements to end 'culture of no'

The Government looks to Japan as it unveils two replacement planning laws.

Oliver Lewis 24 Mar 2025
Du Val debt balloons to $306 million
Property

Du Val debt balloons to $306 million

Statutory managers chase strange GST transactions and founder drawings.

Maria Slade 21 Mar 2025
Compass accused of ‘failing legal obligations’
Editor's Picks

Compass accused of ‘failing legal obligations’

Compass is required to offer a new job or pay redundancy to vulnerable staff – lawyer.

Michael Neilson 21 Mar 2025
New crime for intentionally withholding wages
Opinion

Rachael Judge: New crime for intentionally withholding wages

The amendment is not intended to criminalise employers acting in good faith.

Rachael Judge 20 Mar 2025


Victoria Young
Victoria Young

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With a professional career spanning New Zealand, Singapore, and London, Victoria Young has been with BusinessDesk since 2019, initially as a senior reporter before taking on the role of investigations editor in 2022, then editor in 2024. 
She has been instrumental in growing BusinessDesk as this country’s premium business news brand.
She was the 2023 recipient of a Brian Gaynor initiative grant.
Victoria holds law and arts degrees from Victoria University of Wellington. 
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