Australia: Corporate/Commercial Law

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ASIC And APRA Corporate Plans 2026–27: What Regulated Entities Should Expect
APRA and ASIC have released their 2026–27 Corporate Plans, signalling more intensive supervision and enforcement, alongside targeted measures intended to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden. Their priorities span operational resilience, cyber security, artificial intelligence, consumer protection, insurance, superannuation, market integrity and digital assets. For regulated entities, the plans provide a practical roadmap of the areas most likely to attract supervisory attention, information requests and, where deficiencies are identified, enforcement action.
Australia Commercial
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Gilchrist Connell
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Key Takeaways | NFP Boardroom Lunch 2026
Senior leaders from Australia's not-for-profit sector gathered to discuss the evolving challenges and opportunities facing their organisations in 2026. The boardroom lunch explored critical issues including governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, workforce sustainability, NDIS reform, and the strategic implications of artificial intelligence and data management for charitable organisations navigating an increasingly complex operating environment.
Australia Commercial
PA
Piper Alderman
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IA vs CLG - Choosing The Right Legal Structure For Charitable Organisations
When setting up a charity, one of the most important early decisions is selecting the appropriate legal structure. This choice affects how the organisation is governed, its legal responsibilities, and its ability to grow and access funding. Two of the most common options are Incorporated Association (IA) and public Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG). However, each structure offers advantages and limitations depending on the charity’s size, scope, funding sources, and regulatory obligations.
Australia Commercial
BP
Bartier Perry
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M&A/Private Equity

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14 September 2026 M&A Review: Market insights and outlook for 2027
Australia's M&A market demonstrated resilience throughout FY2025-26, with quality assets attracting strong investor interest despite geopolitical uncertainty and cautious financing conditions. Middle-market activity remained steady, private capital continued to shape dealmaking, and foreign investors showed particular interest in healthcare, technology, and energy sectors. What factors will drive transaction activity in 2027, and how can businesses position themselves to capitalize on emerging opportunities
Australia Commercial
HR
Holding Redlich
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Merger Reform Update: Critical Amendments To Australia’s Merger Regime Passed By Parliament
Australia's Parliament has passed critical amendments to the country's new merger regime, replacing automatic voiding of non-notified acquisitions with a court-supervised model and clarifying control exemptions for minority investments. The changes also introduce greater flexibility for stale clearances, though questions remain about whether further reforms are needed to address the regime's underlying complexity and conservative thresholds.
Australia Anti-trust
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Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Compliance

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NSW Government Bulletin: As AI Use Grows, Are Your Governance Frameworks Keeping Pace?
As AI adoption accelerates across NSW Government agencies, with 357 tools now in use across major public sector organizations, the need for robust governance frameworks has never been more critical. This bulletin examines the current state of AI implementation in NSW, identifies key barriers to responsible adoption, and provides practical guidance for agencies to strengthen their AI governance, risk management, and assurance processes.
Australia Strategy
HR
Holding Redlich
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Fair Work Commission Releases New AI Guidance And Warns Against Blind Reliance On AI
The Fair Work Commission has introduced new guidance requiring parties to disclose their use of generative AI in proceedings, following a 70% surge in workload attributed to AI-generated applications. A recent case demonstrates the consequences of blind reliance on AI tools, with one applicant ordered to pay costs after continuing a jurisdictionally flawed claim despite repeated warnings from the Commission.
Australia Employment
HR
Holding Redlich
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Finding Of Professional Misconduct Over Administrative Error By “coordinating Doctor” In Voluntary Assisted Dying Process
A Victorian tribunal found a coordinating doctor guilty of professional misconduct after an administrative error in the voluntary assisted dying process led to a patient signing their written declaration without required witnesses present. The case examines the heightened responsibility practitioners face when managing VAD documentation and the disciplinary consequences of failing to ensure strict compliance with procedural safeguards, even when errors are unintentional.
Australia Litigation
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Carroll & O'Dea
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