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Optus decision highlights challenges for privilege claims over investigation reports
Optus decision highlights challenges for privilege claims over investigation reports. ...
Agriculture, food and beverage sector - M&A and governance update
Despite a more cautious market in 2023, M&A in the agricultural, food and beverage sector has proven resilient. In this Insight, we delve into some ongoing trends shaping it, as well as giving a quick snapshot of Australia's proposed mandatory climate disclosure regime. ...
TNFD Recommendations to prompt a step change in nature risk management and disclosure
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures recommendations (the TNFD Recommendations) provide a means to standardise nature-related risk management and reporting, and to capitalise on nature-related opportunities. ...
The National Anti-Corruption Commission in action
New anti-corruption watchdog, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (the NACC), has now been operating for 100 days, and has already received more than 1200 referrals and opened three investigations ...
When silence is no longer golden: the demise of 'silent cyber' and the need for dedicated cyber insurance
Recent high-profile cyberattacks and the Federal Court's Inchcape decision provide a timely reminder of the need for suitable cyber insurance coverage. This Insight explains what this all means for your business. ...
Whistling in the wind: clarification on the limited retrospective application of the corporate and tax whistleblower protection regime
The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has unanimously determined that the updated whistleblower protections that came into effect on 1 July 2019 do not apply to detrimental conduct engaged ...
COVID-19 and continuous disclosure: how you get ready
It is critical that listed entities understand how COVID-19 is likely to impact their businesses and are prepared to make necessary disclosures to the ASX. To date, the majority of ASX-listed entities have not made any disclosure in relation to COVID-19. In this update we have set out a number of scenarios that should be considered by listed clients as part of the proper and ongoing assessment of the need for disclosure under the ASX Listing Rules. ...
A twist in the road for auto class actions
This Insight summarises our key takeaways from the decision and includes our reflections on the implications for the class action risk facing automakers. ...
2023 corporate crime landscape: interim update
This interim update summarises the major developments in Australia's corporate crime landscape of 2023 so far. With increased exposure, scrutiny and penalties, it is ever more vital to ensure your organisation is taking steps to be compliant with the evolving corporate crime landscape. ...
ESG contract clauses — drafting tips to reduce your exposure to disputes and complaints
Interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) is continuing to grow at a rapid pace, including ESG-related goods and services. ...