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SoCI Act 2.0: Sweeping reforms proposed to Australia's critical infrastructure framework
The Federal Government has released a Consultation Paper proposing the most significant reforms to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) since its introduction. We examine the key reforms, their potential impact on regulated entities and why organisations should engage. ...
WA Court of Appeal reinforces strict timeframe to respond to SOPA payment claim
In Co-Operative Bulk Handling v Martinus Rail, the Western Australian Court of Appeal confirmed that the time an emailed payment claim is made or given under the Building and Construction (Security of ...
ASIC increases scrutiny of financial reporting obligations for large proprietary companies
Large proprietary companies have strict statutory financial reporting obligations. Failure to comply—even inadvertently—exposes both companies and their officers to significant penalties.& ...
APRA to overhaul governance standards
APRA is consulting on a new draft Prudential Standard CPS 510 Governance, which is slated to replace existing prudential standards for banks, insurers and superannuation trustees and impose heigh ...
Board skills in focus: emerging trends in disclosure and ASX governance developments
The new Advisory Group on Corporate Governance (the AGCG) is currently considering proposed revisions to the ASX Corporate Governance Council's Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (the ...
Notified, stayed, stale—new voiding rules in Australia’s merger regime require a closer look
The Federal Government has introduced a Bill to amend the new mandatory merger notification regime. The changes address two of the regime's most contentious aspects: the automatic voiding of acquisiti ...
Vietnam bond investment guide
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of corporate bonds, and discusses some key legal and practical issues for foreign investors and domestic issuers on bond transactions in Vietnam. ...
An overhaul of the future act regime may be on the way
Fulfilling the Promise of Mabo: Reforming the Future Acts Regime in the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (the Final Report) was tabled in the Federal Parliament and published on 24 June 2026. Its recommend ...
High Court rejects longstanding ATO views on unpaid present entitlements
In a highly anticipated decision, the High Court has held that an unpaid present entitlement of a private company beneficiary to trust income is not a 'loan' that can be deemed to be a dividend the co ...