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The ASX Listing Rules up for review but still fit for purpose: the case for retaining the existing policy settings on reverse takeovers
Merger transactions without a vote of the shareholders of each merger party are back in the headlines as a second deal sparks fresh tension and mounting calls from the Australian investment community ...
Government consults on expanding Australian financial services law to digital assets
After a long period of discussion about potential digital asset reform, the Treasury has released draft legislation—the Treasury Laws Amendment (Regulating Digital Asset, and Tokenised Custody, ...
Push notifications, links and compliance: lessons for all businesses from ACMA’s recent investigations
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) recently investigated wagering providers PointsBet (IGA investigation; Spam Act investigation), Buddybet and Tabcorp, for potential breaches re ...
Latest updates to the next version of the JORC Code
The Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) shared the latest developments regarding its update of The Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC Code ...
ASIC puts life companies on notice to improve sales practices
ASIC issued a 'Dear CEO' letter to life companies on 18 August 2025, setting out key observations from a recently completed review of direct sales practices of life companies, although we think t ...
High Court clarifies limits on class action Common Fund Orders
The High Court has delivered a significant ruling that clarifies when and how Common Fund Orders can be made in class actions. This decision is particularly relevant to litigation funders, class actio ...
ESG class actions: emerging trends
As the global push towards decarbonisation and ethical sourcing intensifies, businesses must keep abreast of ESG developments not only to maintain their social licence to operate and comply with evolv ...
Class actions midyear update 2025
While 2025 is tracking ahead of previous record-setting years for class action filings, setting a new benchmark may hinge on a repeat of the late-year filing frenzy seen in the past. ...
Children’s privacy: what’s next for the upcoming OAIC code?
The second phase of the process run by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) to develop a new Children's Online Privacy Code has commenced, with the release of an Issues Paper o ...
High Court resolves debate over 'soft class closure' orders
The High Court has narrowed the divide between the New South Wales Supreme Court and the Federal Court on the question of class closure orders and group member registration processes in class actions. The decision confirms the existence of a valuable tool available to parties, and paves the way for ...