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ASIC targets governance in ESG-marketed fund greenwashing case
ASIC has alleged governance failures and misleading conduct against the responsible entity of an ESG-marketed registered managed investment scheme. On 2 October 2025, it commenced civil penalty procee ...
The future is written: the implications of Australia's 2035 emissions target
Australia’s newly announced 2035 emissions reduction target, set at 62–70% below 2005 levels, marks a defining moment in the nation’s climate policy evolution. Backed by the release ...
ASIC and APRA announce strategic priorities for 2025-26
Each year, ASIC and APRA release their Corporate Plans, which identify the regulators' strategic priorities and projects. They provide an insight into where ASIC and APRA will direct their resources a ...
Greenwashing enforcement reaches new heights
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (the ACCC) has recently launched new proceedings in the Federal Court over alleged greenwashing. This continues the trend of increased regulatory scr ...
ASIC puts life companies on notice to improve sales practices
ASIC issued a 'Dear CEO' letter to life companies on 18 August 2025, setting out key observations from a recently completed review of direct sales practices of life companies, although we think t ...
Federal Court finds in favour of Epic Games in landmark case
The Court’s decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing global conversation around digital platforms and competition law. 'We are pleased to have advised Epic Games on this globally ...
EPBC Act reforms—progress in the Government's first 100 days
The reforms to the federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (the EPBC Act) have been the subject of significant industry consultation in recent weeks. As the reform ...
Significant new climate change requirements for NSW premises
From 2026, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) will play a significantly greater role in regulating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in NSW. Environment Protection Licences (EPLs) will become ...
Court confirms s553C set-off trumps priority unsecured creditor claims over circulating assets
The Supreme Court of Queensland has refused to grant declarations sought by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations that liquidators were required to distribute assets to priority credito ...
High Court clarifies limits on class action Common Fund Orders
The High Court has delivered a significant ruling that clarifies when and how Common Fund Orders can be made in class actions. This decision is particularly relevant to litigation funders, class actio ...