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Financial services update - 14 to 30 October
October brought interim stop orders against two private credit funds, a record tally of almost 120,000 annual complaints to AFCA, and ASIC's proposed rules for the digital asset regime starting in Apr ...
New global disclosure framework marks a turning point for nature risk governance
The IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Practice Statement 1 Nature-related Disclosures (the Practice Statement) will, once finalised, provide a global blueprint for robust assessment and disclosure of the ...
Financial services regulatory update – 29 September to 13 October 2026
APRA has proposed tougher investment governance standards for super trustees, AUSTRAC has started issuing infringement notices to businesses that failed to enrol under the expanded AML/CTF regime, and ...
Food and beverage law 2026: Labels, supply chains and the new rules on selling to consumers
In this edition of the food and beverage law bulletin, our cross-disciplinary team explores the developments you should have on your radar including practical insights to help with identifying risk, strengthening resilience, and informed decision-making. ...
Deconstructing MACH Energy v DAMSHEG – what the High Court really said about scope 3 emissions
The High Court has dismissed MACH Energy's appeal against the invalidation of a development consent extending the life of the Mount Pleasant coal mine in New South Wales, a decision that has attracted ...
Treasury proposes enhanced data reporting for managed investment schemes
On 23 September 2026, Treasury released its consultation paper on proposals to improve regulatory visibility of the managed investment scheme (MIS) sector through enhanced data collection (the Consult ...
Financial services regulatory update – September
September brought tighter rules for algorithmic and AI-enabled trading, licence conditions on ING Bank Australia over liquidity miscalculations, and another finding from the RBA that ASX's risk contro ...
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. ...
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 ...
Expert or arbitrator? The line holds
Expert determination clauses are increasingly common in commercial contracts, particularly those for construction, infrastructure and resources projects, and it is typical for such clauses to specify ...