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Automotive sector outlook: Legal trends driving the sector in FY27
The automotive sector continues to be a focal point for litigation risk and legislative reform. In this Insight, we explore some of the key issues and developments facing the sector. ...
Australia's gas reservation scheme shifts toward a market-balancing model
The Federal Government has released exposure draft legislation for its proposed domestic gas reservation scheme. The Government appears to have responded to some industry concerns, notably by revising ...
Queensland moves to narrow who can object to mining leases
On 15 September 2026, the Queensland Parliament introduced the Mineral Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 (the Bill) proposing significant reforms to the objection process for mining ...
Navigating Australia's evolving merger landscape
ACCC merger clearance: the new deal equation Australia's merger landscape is being redrawn. A new mandatory merger clearance regime from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is changing how deals are brought to market, ...
Three amendments narrow Australia's merger regime
On 16 September 2026, some important amendments to Australia's mandatory merger regime came into effect. The amendments address practical concerns raised by stakeholders following the introduction of ...
Five questions boards should be asking about the proposed privacy reforms
The proposed Privacy Act reforms will require significant operational change across organisations. Boards should already be testing implementation readiness, resourcing needs and the financial, legal and regulatory consequences of getting it wrong. ...
Reading the regulatory horizon: key themes from ASIC and APRA's New Corporate Plans
Each year, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) release their Corporate Plans, which identify the regulators' strategic pri ...
A new era for privacy: What the proposed Privacy Act reforms mean in practice
On 31 August, the Attorney-General's Department released a draft of the Privacy Amendment (Personal Data Protection) Bill 2026 (Draft Bill), along with a consultation paper (Consultation Paper). If p ...