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Bracing for impact: what leaders expect from Privacy Act reforms
Australia's proposed privacy reforms will require significant, multi-year investment in data, technology, governance and business transformation, at a time when organisations are already managing comp ...
ASIC secures second cybersecurity penalty in eight months as Fortnum is ordered to pay $1.35 million
In our latest Insight, we look at where Fortnum fell short, what the penalty tells us about ASIC’s evolving enforcement approach and the practical steps organisations should be taking now. ...
Allens advises EQT on proposed $9.3bn acquisition of Cleanaway
The transaction represents the largest announced take-private of an ASX-listed company this calendar year and continues the strong momentum in Australian public-to-private transactions involving ...
Part Two: Tax treatment of offshore petroleum decommissioning
In Part One of this multi-part Insight series, we provided an overview of Australia's offshore petroleum decommissioning regime. In this second Insight, we examine the Australian tax treatment of ...
Mandatory automated decision-making disclosure requirements are coming – key takeaways from the OAIC guidance
New privacy obligations requiring disclosure of certain automated decision-making (ADM) processes commence on 10 December 2026. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner's (OAIC) final gui ...
Allens advises Meteoric Resources on landmark acquisition by Lynas Rare Earths
Lead Partner David Gray said: 'This is a significant transaction for both Meteoric and Lynas. The proposed acquisition would combine Lynas' established production and processing platform with the ...
Automotive sector outlook: Legal trends driving the sector in FY27
The automotive sector continues to be a focal point for litigation risk and legislative reform. In this Insight, we explore some of the key issues and developments facing the sector. ...
Five questions boards should be asking about the proposed privacy reforms
The proposed Privacy Act reforms will require significant operational change across organisations. Boards should already be testing implementation readiness, resourcing needs and the financial, legal and regulatory consequences of getting it wrong. ...
Allens advises AIC Mines on Mt Cuthbert Copper Project acquisition and capital raise
The acquisition consideration involves a combination of a $100 million scrip component and a $20 million cash component. The cash component of the consideration will be funded through a placement o ...
Australia's 'digital duty of care': what the draft bill means for online services
Australia’s proposed digital duty of care could significantly reshape online safety obligations for a broad range of online services. Our latest Insight looks at who could be captured, the practical implications and how the regime interacts with wider privacy reforms. ...