Australia: Directors and Officers

The Full Federal Court's recent decision in Commissioner of Taxation v S.N.A Group Pty Ltd [2026] FCAFC 10...

On 12 December 2022, ASIC commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against 11 current and former directors and officers of Star Entertainment Group Ltd (Star)...

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

Law's scope narrowed - directors aren't criminally liable under section 596AB if they expect employee entitlements will be paid through the FEG scheme.

In what has been a relatively quiet period for Australian public markets, it was heartening when the Australian Securities and Investments Commission ("ASIC") released its discussion paper...

What is a DPN? Types of DPNs. Why are they on the rise? What directors should know.

A director penalty notice (DPN) is a notice that the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

When directors and officers of reporting entities are assessing how to prepare for complying with the new sustainability reporting obligations, it is tempting to look to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC) approach to enforcement of "greenwashing" as a starting point.

Advisors should also be alert to whether a client is acting as a shadow director