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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 ...
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. ...
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. ...
Allens launches new tool to help clients navigate Australia's merger clearance regime
Allens' Australian Merger Clearance Navigator uses data from the ACCC's acquisitions register to create an intuitive, searchable dashboard showing merger review timeframes, approval rates and ...
Three amendments narrow Australia's merger regime
On 16 September 2026, some important amendments to Australia's mandatory merger regime came into effect. The amendments address practical concerns raised by stakeholders following the introduction of ...
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. ...
Reading the regulatory horizon: key themes from ASIC and APRA's New Corporate Plans
Each year, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) release their Corporate Plans, which identify the regulators' strategic pri ...