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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

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

Foreign Bribery Risk: What Happens When Your Agent Pays A Bribe Overseas?

In September 2024, Australia introduced sweeping reforms to its anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) regime with the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Foreign Bribery) Act 2024 (Foreign Bribery Act)...

Australia Criminal

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Corporate Responsibility: The Board's Duty to Ensure Ethical Practices

This article explains board duties and ethical practices for directors and business owners in Australia.

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

Where firms are getting TMDs wrong, and what better prepared firms are doing differently

Australia Commercial

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Holley Nethercote

ASIC's Updated Guidance On Digital Assets

Australia Finance

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Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

ASIC's Key Issues Outlook for 2026

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Updated ATO expectations for supporting a small business restructuring plan

Australia Commercial

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Cathro & Partners

Manufacturing Agreements: Essential Legal Framework

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

Queensland Releases New Guidance For Seeking Exemptions From The Foreign Stamp Duty And Land Tax Surcharges

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

APRA Finalises AT1 Phase-out And Proposes New Three-tier Prudential Framework

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

ASIC Blitz – Are You In Breach Of Your Obligation To File Annual Financial Reports With ASIC?

Australia Commercial

PA

Piper Alderman

It Depends – Is My Business Ready For Sale?

Australia Commercial

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Scam lessons from AFCA: How Licensees can seek to reduce liability in a new era of fraud

Australia Commercial

HN

Holley Nethercote

ASIC's Updated Guidance On Digital Assets

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Employment Relations Podcast #46 – Safety In The Workplace: Drug And Alcohol Testing And Policies

Australia Employment

PA

Piper Alderman

New English Requirements For Visas

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

ASIC's Key Issues Outlook for 2026

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Essential ESG: Episode 26 – Insights From The 2025 UN Forum On Business And Human Rights

Australia Environment

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Advancing Australia's Evolving Capital Markets: What ASIC's Report 823 Means For Issuers, Investors And Intermediaries

The Report sets out ASIC's near-term roadmap to strengthen private and public markets in Australia.

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Regulatory Evolution In Europe And Growing Pressure On Companies – Compliance As A Strategic Lever

Recently, the EU has built a model regulated digital economy, which combines market efficiency, sustainability, and the protection of fundamental rights, known as the 'Brussels Effect'.

Australia Commercial

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Kennedys

Structuring And Managing A Joint Venture: Laying The Foundations

A comprehensive checklist for setting up a joint venture, helping businesses think through key legal matters and build a strong foundation for a sustainable and profitable venture.

Australia Commercial

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Holding Redlich

Essential ESG: Episode 25 – Operating Responsibly In Conflict-affected Areas: The Role Of Grievance Mechanisms

Critical role of operational-level grievance mechanisms in ensuring responsible and sustainable business conduct when operating in conflict-affected and high-risk areas.

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

When Franchising Independence Becomes Illusion: Section 15AA And The Franchise Relationship

Australia Commercial

Whelan Lawyers

Your Next ASIC Invoice – Indicative Costs ASIC's 2024-2025 Regulatory Levies Released

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Why A $24K Fine Was A Win For One Franchisor ... And What You Can Learn From It

Australia Commercial

Whelan Lawyers

The Hidden Risks Of Modernisation: Why AML/CTF Compliance Must Be On Every CIO's Radar

Australia Commercial

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KordaMentha

Redefining Leadership: The Evolving Responsibilities Of Directors

Australia Commercial

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Alvarez & Marsal

Emerging trends in the Australian regulatory environment

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

ATO Finalises Guidance On The Equity Funded Dividends Integrity Rule

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ASIC Enforcement Action: Competency Failures

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Should You Be Conducting More Stringent Monitoring And Supervision Of Your Authorised Representatives? – Key Take-aways From The Lanterne Case

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Epic Games Secures Landmark Victory Against Apple and Google

Australia Commercial

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

ATO Finalises Guidance On The Equity Funded Dividends Integrity Rule

Late yesterday, the ATO has finalised a Practical Compliance Guideline (PCG) outlining its approach to the application of the franking credit integrity rule for equity funded dividends.

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ASIC Enforcement Action: Competency Failures

AFSL holders need to ensure robust systems and procedures are implemented to maintain and demonstrate organisational competence.

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Should You Be Conducting More Stringent Monitoring And Supervision Of Your Authorised Representatives? – Key Take-aways From The Lanterne Case

ASIC expects all Licensees to comply with the conditions of their AFS or credit licence as well as the obligations which arise from the relevant financial services or credit laws.

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Epic Games Secures Landmark Victory Against Apple and Google

This decision marks a significant development in the application of Australia's competition law to digital platforms.

Australia Commercial

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

NSW Fair Trading compliance What to do if you receive a complaint

Australia Commercial

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Swaab

Outsourcing Your AML/CTF Obligations

Reporting entities are ultimately responsible for compliance with the AML/CTF Act.

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

AUSTRAC Enforcement – Ongoing Customer Due Diligence

Importance of ongoing customer due diligence for all reporting entities.

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Attention All AFSL And Credit Licence Holders: Have You Submitted Your Industry Funding Business Activity Metrics? The Deadline Is Approaching!

Business activity metrics must be submitted via the ASIC Regulatory Portal by 25 September 2025.

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

ASIC Enforcement – Credit Licensees

Credit licensees that provide home loan services to consumers are subject to a range of compliance obligations.

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Sanctions risk in 2025: practical tips for compliance and beyond

Australia International

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

ASX Compliance Update July 2025: ASX improves transparency in the wake of James Hardie AZEK merger backlash

Australia Commercial

M

McCabes

ASIC Enforcement Action – Inactivity Following Change Of Control

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

ASIC's Recent Enforcement Action Relating To Finfluencers

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Assistance Animals - Know a handler's rights!

Australia Commercial

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McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Full Federal Court: Notification clause is not an ‘unfair' contract

Australia Commercial

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Barry Nilsson

Regulatory Radar Q2 2025

Australia Commercial

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Gilchrist Connell

Australia Year-End Payroll Activities For 2025: A Complete Employer's Guide

Australia Employment

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Nexdigm Private Limited

Developing Or Expanding Your Franchise Business Into Australia?

Australia Commercial

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Plesner

Time to brush up on continuous disclosure obligations – ASX to introduce a "close review procedure"

Australia Commercial

PA

Piper Alderman

Why Regulatory Compliance In Australia Is More Than Just A Checkbox

Australia Commercial

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NAVEX

Attention AFSL Responsible Managers: Are Your Details With ASIC Up To Date?

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

FACT SHEET: Can you outsource your AML/CTF Obligations?

Australia Commercial

HN

Holley Nethercote

Common Errors In MAS Reporting

Australia Commercial

TRAction

FACT SHEET: What are the AML/CTF Governance Obligations?

Australia Commercial

HN

Holley Nethercote

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