Australia: Corporate/Commercial Law

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Do More With Less (Part 1): How In-House Teams Can Find The Core Of Legal Activities
Every in-house team hears the same instruction: do more with less. The usual responses are to pull work back in-house and to push external firms on rates, and both run out of road quickly. The teams that escape the squeeze change the question. Instead of defending a budget, they show the executive how a small number of legal activities move the objectives the business already measures.
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LegalVision
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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
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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
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Holding Redlich
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Compliance

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Proposed New Laws Could Significantly Change The Operation Of Post-employment Restraints
The Federal Government has proposed legislation that would fundamentally reshape post-employment restraints in Australia, introducing a ban on non-compete clauses for employees earning below $190,100 and prohibiting co-worker non-solicitation provisions regardless of income level. These reforms would expose employers to significant penalties simply for including prohibited clauses in employment arrangements, while also treating no-poach and wage-fixing agreements as cartel conduct with potential criminal li
Australia Employment
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Holding Redlich
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Home And Hosed: FWC Sets Australia's First Award-based WFH Clause - With Employers Still Holding The Keys
Australia's Fair Work Commission has proposed the country's first dedicated working from home clause for the Clerks Award, establishing a framework for remote work arrangements. The proposal introduces new obligations for employers around documentation, health and safety, and compliance, while maintaining employer discretion over approval decisions. This development may signal broader award reform across industries and could increase employment disputes triggering EPL insurance claims.
Australia Employment
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Gilchrist Connell
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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
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Coleman Greig Lawyers
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