Australia: Corporate/Commercial Law

Time and time again, the statutory minority oppression regime under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act) is a relevant issue that shows up in different forums.

Discusses how the latest changes to ancillary fund regulation (soon to be renamed 'giving funds') could reshape your charitable giving & affect Australian charities.

This article will explore the legal framework for manufacturing agreements.

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Where objections are lodged against a proposed compulsory acquisition under Chapter 6A of the Corporations Act, the residual holders can prevent the compulsory acquisition proceeding...

If a shareholder commits to accept a takeover bid ‘in the absence of a superior proposal’, does it have to wait before accepting the bid? And, if so, for how long? The Takeovers Panel recently considered the issues.

As the end of financial year approaches, businesses face mounting pressure to clear outstanding debts and strengthen cash flow. This practical guide reveals five essential strategies for maximising debt recovery before 30 June, from establishing clear contractual terms to knowing when professional intervention becomes necessary.

The NSW workers compensation scheme has introduced stricter guidelines for high-risk medications including opioids, benzodiazepines, and medicinal cannabis, with proposed reforms set to commence in October 2026...

As artificial intelligence adoption accelerates faster than governance frameworks can keep pace, Australian regulators are issuing urgent warnings about AI risk management.

Australia's proposed capital gains tax reforms may inadvertently undermine government efforts to strengthen sovereign defence capability and innovation. As the nation faces increasing global instability and supply chain vulnerabilities, changes to the CGT regime could discourage investment in defence-focused startups precisely when such investment is most critical to national security objectives.

The 2026-27 Federal Budget introduced the most significant capital gains tax reforms in 25 years, replacing the 50% CGT discount with cost base indexation and a 30% minimum tax. Combined with new ASIC instruments on stamp duty and portfolio holdings disclosure, investment fund managers face coordinated disclosure, operational and structural challenges requiring substantial work over the next 12 to 18 months.

In this episode of the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer 'Tax Bites' podcast, host Toby Eggleston alongside Professor Graham Cooper and fellow partner Ryan Leslie, explore the complexities...