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Quality of Advice Review final report - a snapshot
We provide an overview of the recommendations and implications for industry. If fully implemented, the changes would be the most radical overhaul of the financial advice laws since FoFA. ...
Regulating crypto – token mapping consultation paper hints at future licensing regime
The Australian Government published its consultation paper Token Mapping. In this Insight, we provide an overview of the Government's proposed approach and how it will impact regulatory reform in the crypto-asset sector. ...
ESG class actions
As these actions grow in prominence overseas, and make their way to Australian shores, all sectors need to be aware of their strategies to mitigate litigation risk whilst keeping a clear eye on present and future trends. ...
Allens advises JANA on transition to full management ownership
Under the deal, JANA's management has acquired Insignia's 45 per cent shareholding, having acquired a 55 per cent share of the business from MLC Wealth (subsequently acquired by Insignia Financial) ...
Employment and Safety: Psychosocial hazards and other developments
The latest issues, decisions and proposed changes impacting business and workplace risk. ...
Allens advises Goldwind on Stockyard Hill Wind Farm Sale
It follows the sale in December of 49 per cent of Moorabool Wind Farm to Nebras Power, on which Allens also advised. 'We are delighted to have advised Goldwind on this significant transaction,' sai ...
Resource and industrial businesses face 4.9% annual emissions reductions
The Australian Government has provided further clarity on its proposed reforms to the Safeguard Mechanism, imposing declining emissions caps on Australia's largest greenhouse gas emitters from 1 July ...
EVs and excise: constitutional challenge to Victoria's electric vehicle road user charge
A constitutional challenge to the Victorian electric vehicle road user charge has brought into sharp focus the balance of taxing rights as between the states and the Federal Government. The case may have broad-ranging implications for federal and state tax bases. ...
Recent class action decisions set high bar for automakers to comply with acceptable quality guarantee
In this Insight, we look at class actions targeting the automotive sector, and draw together key themes from recent decisions that have considered the standard of acceptable quality required for passe ...