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AI And Directors’ Duties: Navigating Cyber Risk And Responsible Governance
Artificial intelligence is reshaping corporate governance in two critical ways: boards must defend against increasingly sophisticated AI-powered cyber attacks while simultaneously navigating the responsible use of AI tools in their own decision-making processes. Recent regulatory guidance from ASIC and a landmark Federal Court decision establish new expectations for how directors should manage AI-related risks and leverage AI capabilities while fulfilling their fiduciary duties.
Australia Commercial
HR
Holding Redlich
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Federal Budget 2026-27: What Investment Fund Managers Need To Do
The 2026-27 Federal Budget introduced the most significant capital gains tax reforms in 25 years, replacing the 50% CGT discount with cost base indexation and a 30% minimum tax. Combined with new ASIC instruments on stamp duty and portfolio holdings disclosure, investment fund managers face coordinated disclosure, operational and structural challenges requiring substantial work over the next 12 to 18 months.
Australia Finance
HR
Holding Redlich
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Essential ESG: Episode 29 – Inside Australia’s New Scams Prevention Framework (Podcast)
Australia's new Scams Prevention Framework introduces a comprehensive 'whole-of-ecosystem' regulatory approach that extends obligations beyond traditional banking to encompass telecommunications and digital platforms. This podcast explores how the reasonable steps obligation, multi-regulator oversight model, and emerging dispute resolution framework will reshape scam prevention across regulated sectors.
Australia Commercial
CC
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – April 2026
Treasury's latest consultation on Australia's Sustainable Investment Product Labelling regime introduces mandatory consumer-facing disclosures and asset-based thresholds for financial products marketed with sustainability claims. The proposed framework aims to combat greenwashing while providing retail investors with clearer information about the sustainability characteristics of their investments. Meanwhile, new gender equality targets take effect for large employers, and multiple statutory reviews are res
Australia Environment
KL
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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Star Decision - Key Learnings For The Employment And Safety Context
A Federal Court ruling has found Star Entertainment's CEO and Chief Legal Officer breached their duties by failing to escalate critical compliance risks to the Board, while non-executive directors were cleared. The decision establishes important precedents about information flow, executive accountability, and the limits of board reliance on management in corporate governance.
Australia Commercial
KL
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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