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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. ...
Recent developments in employment law
The latest issues, decisions and proposed changes impacting business and workplace risk. ...
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 ...
Australia's new unfair trading practices regime: what businesses need to know
Federal Parliament has passed new laws introducing a general prohibition on unfair trading practices, and specific obligations targeting drip pricing and subscriptions. The Australian Consumer Law (th ...
2026 mid-year interim class action report
Across the first half of 2026 class action, filing rates largely mirrored what we observed in 2025, with a broad base of claims filed across a wide range of sectors. However, following a number of key ...
Allens advises Challenger on a market first $6bn annuity backed note issuance program
The program allows Challenger to tap the institutional debt capital markets through the issuance of non-recourse notes by a special purpose vehicle, with cashflows servicing those notes backed by ...
Alstef sows doubt on security requirements for unfixed goods and materials
In this Insight, we explore how the Alstef decision may affect the treatment of unfixed goods and materials, challenging long-standing contractual approaches to security and progress payments. ...
The SEC's focus on continuation vehicles—getting ahead of regulatory scrutiny
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) is actively examining GP-led continuation vehicle (CV) transactions, with a focus on conflicts of interest, valuation integrity and investor disclos ...
Vietnam merger control guide
Vietnam's merger control regime captures a wide range of onshore and offshore transactions, due to extensive notification thresholds. This has led to a significant increase in filings to the Vietnames ...
Allens advises Campus Living Villages on major student accommodation project for Charles Darwin University
The new student housing project will deliver 352 new student beds through a 14-storey student accommodation development in the Darwin CBD. The project also includes the upgrade and expansion of ...