The ACCC is concerned with companies that engage in multiple smaller acquisitions, which over time cumulatively harm competition. Under the new merger regime, the ACCC can take into account previous ...

The Government has, in the messaging around this proposed ban, focused particularly on childcare workers, construction workers, and hairdressers – although the ban is not industry-based, and its ...

Licensing exemptions for foreign financial services providers ( FFSPs) which were expected to become law will be postponed again.

Both decisions confirm the Court will engage extensively with the factual circumstances of the case and carefully weigh up the evidence adduced by the parties to determine whether a company has ...

Under the Act, whistleblowers can make a protected disclosure about conduct they reasonably suspect may amount to misconduct or an "improper state of affairs or circumstances".

Every Australian is receiving a new tax cut from 1 July 2026. These tax cuts are in addition to the first round that the Government legislated last year. The new tax cuts are: From 1 July 2026, the 16 ...

Data has taken on a new importance and value in the digital economy. Given the prominence of data collection and use in everyday life, it is inevitable that consumer data portability remains on the ...

Some landowners require the grant of upfront compensation for the grant of an easement (which may attract the payment of stamp duty in some jurisdictions) and any easement needs to be consented to by ...

Adopting advanced risk management techniques can be a challenge for government agencies with limited resources, but it can be done with careful implementation.

Operational risks: People risks, challenges in supply chain management (including third party risk), workforce capabilities, and process inefficiencies can lead to service disruptions and, in extreme ...