Australia: Compliance

From 22 January 2026, Australia’s new Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Act 2026 creates serious criminal liability for anyone who funds, supports, or promotes prohibited hate groups. Businesses are not exempt. The Act’s broad definitions of ‘support’ and ‘funding’ mean that ordinary commercial activity, from charitable donations to supplier contracts, can now carry criminal risk.

The ACCC is actively targeting NDIS providers for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), with corporate penalties of up to $50 million.

Businesses must ensure their commercial sales contracts clearly define terms, obligations, and remedies to avoid disputes and legal liability.

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

This highlights the importance of having a robust internal review process for your TMD.

ASIC's Information Sheet 225 sets out how certain products and services in relation to digital assets are regulated under the existing Australian financial services laws.

More than half of Australia's directors are feeling uncertain about the economy (Source: AICD). And let's be honest—who can blame them? We're in the middle of a perfect storm.

Organisations operating in Australia should ensure adequate resources to meet their compliance obligations.

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.