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Unfair trading practices: Treasury unveils blueprint for new regime
Treasury has released draft laws introducing a new general prohibition on unfair trading practices and specific obligations targeting drip pricing and subscriptions. As foreshadowed by government, the ...
Enhancing oversight and governance of managed investment schemes
In the wake of the Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund collapses, the Australian Government has released a Consultation Paper on 'enhancing oversight and governance of managed investment ...
A year of regulatory reform in the NEM and what it means for you in 2026
Keeping up with developments in the energy sector can be overwhelming. Consultation papers, regulatory directives, webinars and bulletins continue to flow from all levels of government and a growing a ...
Vietnam’s first e-Labour Contract Platform: what it means for you
This Insight provides a brief overview of the Platform and what companies should know if they are considering transitioning from paper‑based contracts to e‑labour contracts in 2026. ...
Beyond breach: assessing proportionality in claims for rectification damages
In this Insight, we consider the recent decision of the Supreme Court of Victoria in Stanley v EWH Constructions West Pty Ltd [2025] VSC 699 (Stanley), which clarifies the matters a court will conside ...
A big tick for tech: High Court declines to reopen patentability battle
On 5 February 2026, the High Court of Australia1 (Australia's ultimate appellate court) refused the Commissioner of Patent's application for special leave to appeal from the decision of the Full Court ...
Allens advises Development Victoria on final stage of Fitzroy Gasworks build-to-rent precinct
This final stage, known as Parcel A, will include approximately 360 new build-to-rent homes and signed in December 2025. Development Victoria has appointed Local: Residential – Australia’s largest ...
Vietnam’s insurance market rebounds: what foreign investors need to know
Vietnam’s insurance sector, supported by favourable demographics and low insurance penetration, has long been an attractive destination for foreign investment. Although the market faced a tempor ...
Allens advises on string of leading ECM transactions
'2025 was a strong year for the Allens equity capital markets team, marked by significant diversity in transaction types and structures,' said Julian Donnan , Partner and Head of ECM. 'We have seen ...
Criminal and civil frameworks for imposing liability on directors
In late 2025, the Australian Institute of Company Directors published a paper prepared by Allens which analyses the regime for imposing liability on company directors in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, ...