Jones unlamented
From financialnewswire.com.au: Outgoing Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, is set to leave Parliament, having made minimal progress in addressing the … read more
Business Law
NSW Supreme Court confirms contravention of section 440B of Corps Act
From www.claytonutz.com: The New South Wales Supreme Court has ruled that parties asserting ownership rights against a company under administration must obtain consent from … read more
Mergers and Acquisitions Reform
From sladen.com.au: In January 2025, significant reforms to Australia’s Mergers and Acquisitions regulatory landscape were established, moving from a voluntary review process to a … read more
Digital operational resilience – DORA and CPS 230
From www.claytonutz.com: DORA, effective from January 17, 2025, focuses on ICT risk management across the EU’s financial sector, impacting both EU and non-EU entities … read more
When workplace policies become enforceable
From piperalderman.com.au: The High Court’s decision in Elisha v Vision Australia emphasizes the enforceability of workplace policies as contractual obligations and highlights the necessity … read more
Nant distilling alleged investor fraud
From www.abc.net.au: Keith Batt, the founder of Nant Distilling, appeared in Hobart Magistrates’ Court on charges of defrauding investors in a whisky investment scheme, … read more
AFCA urges equal liability regime for scams
From financialnewswire.com.au: The Australian Financial Complaints Authority supports a shared responsibility framework for scam liability across all sectors as part of the Scams Prevention … read more
Breach of Directors’ Duties: Legal Consequences
From LegalVision: Directors in Australia must adhere to strict legal responsibilities under the Corporations Act 2001, including acting in good faith and avoiding conflicts … read more
QLD sexual harassment prevention plan
From www.tglaw.com.au: From 1 March 2025, employers and other persons conducting a business or undertaking in Queensland must prepare and implement a written sexual … read more
Foreign bribery and corruption
From www.aicd.com.au: New laws in Australia, effective September 2024, introduce strict liability for corporations failing to prevent foreign bribery, modeled after the UK’s Bribery … read more
Concerns for business under Privacy amendments
From colemangreig.com.au: The Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 introduces significant changes to the Privacy Act 1988, including a new statutory tort for … read more
Libel, Slander, and Defamation
From stonegatelegal.com.au: Libel, slander, and defamation involve false statements that harm an individual’s or business’s reputation, with libel being written or permanent statements and … read more
Injunctions in Queensland
From stonegatelegal.com.au: Injunctions in Queensland serve as legal remedies that compel parties to act or refrain from actions to prevent harm, offering flexibility when … read more
Franchising Update: A Year in Review
From sladen.com.au: In 2024, significant developments in the franchising sector included a Federal Court ruling holding franchisors liable for their franchisees’ non-payments of employee … read more
New Franchising Code to Commence in April
From www.klgates.com: The Competition and Consumer (Industry Code–Franchising) Regulations 2024 will replace the old franchising code in Australia, coming into effect on April 1, … read more