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Agriculture, food and beverage sector - M&A and governance update
Despite a more cautious market in 2023, M&A in the agricultural, food and beverage sector has proven resilient. In this Insight, we delve into some ongoing trends shaping it, as well as giving a quick snapshot of Australia's proposed mandatory climate disclosure regime. ...
Financial services regulation update (October edition)
Covered in this webinar: a fast transition, in which gas is quickly replaced with other sources of energy; and a softer transition, in which gas is used as a fuel source over the longer term, in conjunction with renewable sources. ...
Settlement stage common fund orders receive the green light
Common fund orders are back following a unanimous decision of the Full Federal Court that they are permissible when sought at the settlement stage of a class action. ...
TNFD Recommendations to prompt a step change in nature risk management and disclosure
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures recommendations (the TNFD Recommendations) provide a means to standardise nature-related risk management and reporting, and to capitalise on nature-related opportunities. ...
The National Anti-Corruption Commission in action
New anti-corruption watchdog, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (the NACC), has now been operating for 100 days, and has already received more than 1200 referrals and opened three investigations ...
Whistling in the wind: clarification on the limited retrospective application of the corporate and tax whistleblower protection regime
The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has unanimously determined that the updated whistleblower protections that came into effect on 1 July 2019 do not apply to detrimental conduct engaged ...
Financial services regulation update (September edition)
Covered in this webinar: The latest from the Court of Appeal on conflicted remuneration and financial product advice The Financial Accountability Regime ...
A twist in the road for auto class actions
This Insight summarises our key takeaways from the decision and includes our reflections on the implications for the class action risk facing automakers. ...
Exploring the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill
Covered in this webinar: criminalising 'wage theft'; restricting use of labour hire; making it easier for casual workers to convert to permanency; and introducing minimum standards for workers in the gig economy. ...
2023 corporate crime landscape: interim update
This interim update summarises the major developments in Australia's corporate crime landscape of 2023 so far. With increased exposure, scrutiny and penalties, it is ever more vital to ensure your organisation is taking steps to be compliant with the evolving corporate crime landscape. ...