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FPIC in focus: implications of a recent Canadian Federal Court decision for Australian stakeholders
Insight 10 Apr 2025

The principle of 'free, prior and informed consent' (FPIC) is recognised as a 'gold standard' for engaging with First Nations communities in the context of environmental, social and governance (ESG) c ...

Mixed results in Medibank class action on privilege claims over investigation reports
Insight 09 Apr 2025

A recent Federal Court decision has further highlighted the challenges of maintaining privilege claims over third-party investigation reports, particularly where those reports are—or become—relied on for non-legal purposes, including operational, regulatory, and public or investor relations. ...

The proof is in the process: an update on how the new merger regime will work
Insight 08 Apr 2025

With Treasury's release of the Ministerial instrument containing the notification thresholds and the ACCC's release of various process guidelines, we now have some long-awaited clarity on how the new merger regime will work. ...

Five regulatory reforms shaping the energy transition
Insight 07 Apr 2025

Reforming the regulatory framework that underpins our electricity system is a key aspect of Australia's energy transition, but the scale and pace of change can seem overwhelming. ...

Wide-ranging reforms to overhaul PNG mining sector
Insight 02 Apr 2025

Papua New Guinea's Department of Mineral Policy and Geohazard Management has released the latest version of the draft Mining Bill for public comment. If passed, the Bill will introduce sweeping reforms to modernise the country's mining sector, replacing the current Mining Act 1992. ...

How the ACCC will assess mergers under the new regime
Insight 27 Mar 2025

The ACCC has released its draft merger assessment guidelines (Draft Guidelines) for consultation, offering a preview of how it plans to assess mergers under the new mandatory regime (which comes into effect on 1 January 2026). In this Insight, we highlight key aspects of the ACCC's renewed approach ...

Recent developments in employment law
Insight 26 Mar 2025

The latest issues, decisions and proposed changes impacting business and workplace risk. ...

Automotive sector outlook: what's driving recent trends
Insight 26 Mar 2025

Whether it be consumer guarantees or vehicle emissions, the automotive sector continues to be highly regulated, and the target of scrutiny from regulators and private litigants alike. In this Insight, we reflect on some of the key issues facing the sector. ...

Another tranche of proposed financial advice changes lands
Insight 24 Mar 2025

Treasury has released a consultation draft Bill to implement part of tranche 2 of the Government's response to the Quality of Advice Review (QAR). ...

Shareholder activism: reflections on the current and future landscape
Insight 24 Mar 2025

Last year was another big year one for shareholder activists globally, with investor sentiment in 2024 taking its cues from the disruption experienced across the broader economic and geopolitical landscape. Closer to home, activity was more stable in Australia—as it typically is, owing to our smalle ...

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