Australia: Corporate/Commercial Law

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ASIC And APRA Corporate Plans 2026–27: What Regulated Entities Should Expect
APRA and ASIC have released their 2026–27 Corporate Plans, signalling more intensive supervision and enforcement, alongside targeted measures intended to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden. Their priorities span operational resilience, cyber security, artificial intelligence, consumer protection, insurance, superannuation, market integrity and digital assets. For regulated entities, the plans provide a practical roadmap of the areas most likely to attract supervisory attention, information requests and, where deficiencies are identified, enforcement action.
Australia Commercial
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Gilchrist Connell
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Key Takeaways | NFP Boardroom Lunch 2026
Senior leaders from Australia's not-for-profit sector gathered to discuss the evolving challenges and opportunities facing their organisations in 2026. The boardroom lunch explored critical issues including governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, workforce sustainability, NDIS reform, and the strategic implications of artificial intelligence and data management for charitable organisations navigating an increasingly complex operating environment.
Australia Commercial
PA
Piper Alderman
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IA vs CLG - Choosing The Right Legal Structure For Charitable Organisations
When setting up a charity, one of the most important early decisions is selecting the appropriate legal structure. This choice affects how the organisation is governed, its legal responsibilities, and its ability to grow and access funding. Two of the most common options are Incorporated Association (IA) and public Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG). However, each structure offers advantages and limitations depending on the charity’s size, scope, funding sources, and regulatory obligations.
Australia Commercial
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Bartier Perry
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M&A/Private Equity

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Foreign Resident CGT Changes And Implications For M&A Transactions
Australia's foreign resident capital gains tax regime is undergoing its most significant expansion since 2006, with new rules commencing October 2026 that will fundamentally reshape how M&A transactions involving land-connected assets are structured and executed. The changes introduce a 365-day look-back test for determining whether shares or units constitute indirect Australian real property interests, broaden the definition of taxable Australian real property to capture energy, infrastructure and data-cen
Australia Tax
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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14 September 2026 M&A Review: Market insights and outlook for 2027
Australia's M&A market demonstrated resilience throughout FY2025-26, with quality assets attracting strong investor interest despite geopolitical uncertainty and cautious financing conditions. Middle-market activity remained steady, private capital continued to shape dealmaking, and foreign investors showed particular interest in healthcare, technology, and energy sectors. What factors will drive transaction activity in 2027, and how can businesses position themselves to capitalize on emerging opportunities
Australia Commercial
HR
Holding Redlich
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Compliance

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Non-Agency Child Support In Australia: What Counts And How To Claim It
When separated parents make child support payments outside the official system—like paying school fees directly or covering car repayments—do those payments actually count toward their legal obligation? Understanding the difference between non-agency payments and prescribed payments, and proving the intention behind them, can determine whether your contributions are officially recognised or disputed later.
Australia Family
CG
Coleman Greig Lawyers
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Construction Now Leads The Visa Queue. Here Is How To Use It.
Australia's new Ministerial Directions 121 and 122 have fundamentally altered skilled visa processing priorities, placing construction sector nominations in the top tier regardless of whether candidates are onshore or offshore. This strategic shift eliminates the location-based disadvantage that previously delayed offshore construction workers, creating new opportunities for employers who understand how to leverage sector-first processing.
Australia Immigration
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Roam Migration Law
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