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Brisbane Olympic site cultural heritage claim rejected

Applications under the Act can result in significant implications for project delivery and provide an avenue for Traditional Owners to seek protections when state law does not do so.

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Existing Reporting Entities – Do you offer Tranche 2 services?

The AML/CTF regime will be extended to a variety of Tranche 2 services from July 2026 onwards.

Australia Government

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Residential Activation Fund Round 2 – Key legal issues to consider in negotiating funding

Key legal issues that prospective applicants may need to consider when negotiating funding grants and agreements.

Australia Government

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Consultation begins for NSW Government's new native title policy

The NSW Government has begun consulting with native title groups on developing a new policy for how native title claims could be settled in NSW.

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Bondi Beach shooting Royal Commission

Australia Government

CD

Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Essential ESG: Episode 27 – Unpacking the ACCC's guidance on modern slavery and sustainability collaborations

Australia Government

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Unlocking surplus government land for new housing in Queensland

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Getting ready to enrol with AUSTRAC: anti-money laundering Tranche 2 entities guide

Australia Government

BP

Bartier Perry

Business and human rights in Australia: five key trends shaping 2026

Australia Government

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

The Australian reports that Corporate Australia is complicit in Australia Day swaps enshrined in Enterprise Bargaining Agreements

Australia Government

S

Swaab

The Daily Mail Reports The Wesley Mission Has Reignited The Australia Day Public Holiday Debate With An Offer Of An Alternative Date

Australia Government

S

Swaab

Document Production In The Royal Commission On Antisemitism And Social Cohesion

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Important update: Preparing for anti-money legislation (AML) reforms effective 1 July 2026

Australia Government

S

Swaab

Unique Transaction Identifier (UTI) – Explained

Worldwide Government

TRAction

The new era of Australian workforce planning: navigating the Subclass 482 visa in 2026

Australia Immigration

RM

Roam Migration Law

Refinancings And High Energy Costs Set To Drive Australian Restructurings In The Year Ahead (Podcast)

Australia Insolvency

AO

A&O Shearman

Employment law changes you should know about in 2026

Australia Employment

JH

Jewell Hancock

Insights into purchasing creditor claims in an Insolvency process with Mitch Taylor

Australia Insolvency

CP

Cathro & Partners

Podcast: SMSFs With CGW – What Is Happening With Division 296 Tax? (Tax On Large Superannuation Balances)

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

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Human Rights

Brisbane Olympic site cultural heritage claim rejected

Applications under the Act can result in significant implications for project delivery and provide an avenue for Traditional Owners to seek protections when state law does not do so.

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Modern Slavery: Rising Expectations And Steady Reform Across Australia, APAC And Beyond

Modern slavery remains a critical issue for boards and executives.

Australia Criminal

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Bondi Beach shooting Royal Commission

PM called for a Royal Commission into the heinous shooting at Bondi beach and Antisemitism in Australia. Essential details & upcoming key dates discussed.

Australia Government

CD

Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Essential ESG: Episode 27 – Unpacking the ACCC's guidance on modern slavery and sustainability collaborations

Australia Government

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Business and human rights in Australia: five key trends shaping 2026

Australia Government

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Document Production In The Royal Commission On Antisemitism And Social Cohesion

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Navigating Sovereign Citizen Claims In WA Local Government

Australia Government

HL

HHG Legal Group

Federal Court Of Australia's Decision: Pabai V Commonwealth—no Duty Of Care To Protect From Climate Change

Australia Environment

AO

A&O Shearman

Essential ESG: Episode 24 – In Conversation With Professor Robert McCorquodale

Australia Government

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Constitutional & Administrative Law

Brisbane Olympic site cultural heritage claim rejected

Applications under the Act can result in significant implications for project delivery and provide an avenue for Traditional Owners to seek protections when state law does not do so.

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

The Australian reports that Corporate Australia is complicit in Australia Day swaps enshrined in Enterprise Bargaining Agreements

Corporate Australia complicit in Australia Day swaps enshrined in EBAs.

Australia Government

S

Swaab

The Daily Mail Reports The Wesley Mission Has Reignited The Australia Day Public Holiday Debate With An Offer Of An Alternative Date

Reigniting the Australia Day debate by publicly advocating for changing the January 26 date.

Australia Government

S

Swaab

Document Production In The Royal Commission On Antisemitism And Social Cohesion

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Preparing Australian Universities For A New Era Of Accountability

Australia Government

K

KordaMentha

NSW Government Bulletin: Opportunity for climate resilience under proposed NSW planning reforms (In the media, In practice and courts, Publication and Legislation)

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Local council not liable for injuries to child who fell from cliff

Australia Litigation

B

Barry Nilsson

The Meeting Point: Innovative Project To Bring Together Indigenous And Non-Indigenous People In Australia

Australia Government

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Review panel wrong-footed by wingfoot

Australia Government

M

McCabes

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Inward/ Foreign Investment

Tax Bites EP17: High Court Validates Foreign Surcharge Land Taxes: Implications And Analysis (Podcast)

In this episode of the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Tax Bites podcast, Isaac Morgan, Mark Peters and Toby Eggleston discuss the recent Australian High Court decision in G Global against the Commissioner of State Revenue.

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Public Policy In The Private Sector: Is Your Business Complying With Australian Sanctions Laws?

In an increasingly complex geo-political environment, the Australian Government appears to have demonstrated greater commitment to the enforcement of sanctions under Australian law.

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

The geoeconomic era: investing in a world defined by strategy and security

Geopolitical tensions are reshaping Australian M&A, with stricter investment screening & state-backed capital driving deals in defence, technology & critical minerals.

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Regulators looming large

Australia Government

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Australia's sustainable finance taxonomy: a new standard for green and transition finance

Australia Government

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Australian Treasury Reports Faster Foreign Investment Application Processing; Finance And Insurance Sector Most Attractive For Foreign Investment

Australia Government

JD

Jones Day

Investment Treaty Arbitration: Information And Communication Sector

Australia Government

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Personal Responsibility, Corporate Liability and Criminality: An Australian Perspective on the New UK Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence

Australia Government

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Tale of three cities: International student revenue surged - but not for everyone. Here's what's coming next.

Australia Government

K

KordaMentha

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Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

Existing Reporting Entities – Do you offer Tranche 2 services?

The AML/CTF regime will be extended to a variety of Tranche 2 services from July 2026 onwards.

Australia Government

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Playing By New Rules: AUSTRAC's Growing Reach In 2026

Over the past year, AUSTRAC has been busy on several fronts (making good use of its largest budget and staffing numbers to date). Key areas of focus have included...

Australia Criminal

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Bondi Beach shooting Royal Commission

PM called for a Royal Commission into the heinous shooting at Bondi beach and Antisemitism in Australia. Essential details & upcoming key dates discussed.

Australia Government

CD

Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Getting ready to enrol with AUSTRAC: anti-money laundering Tranche 2 entities guide

Australia Government

BP

Bartier Perry

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) On The Upcoming Commencement Of The AML/CTF Regime For Tranche 2 Entities In Australia

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

AML/CTF Reforms - Tranche 1 Portal

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

AUSTRAC Regulatory Priorities 2025-2026

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Is Your AML/CTF Officer Fit And Proper?

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Debanking In Australia: Protecting Your Business Before It Happens

Australia Government

BP

Bartier Perry

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Latest Videos

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Interview with Professor Simon Rice: Sydney law professor sues NSW police

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

How should Australia combat modern slavery? (Video)

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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