Australia: Compliance

Recent court decisions reveal the pitfalls of relying on artificial intelligence in employment litigation, as judges dismiss cases where applicants used AI to generate evidence and submissions without proper verification. These rulings highlight the dangers of treating AI chatbots as legal advisors and the consequences of failing to disclose or properly supervise AI-generated content in court proceedings.

A Federal Court decision has found that two senior executives of The Star Entertainment Group breached their statutory duty of care and diligence by failing to properly escalate serious legal and regulatory risks related to junket operations and payment card misuse. The case establishes critical precedents for how executive directors, company secretaries, and in-house counsel must exercise oversight in high-risk industries, particularly when warning signs of potential criminal activity emerge.

This comprehensive analysis examines the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026, focusing on its duty of care provisions that draw heavily from the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020. The article explores key changes including the decoupling of construction work definitions, clarification of manufacturer and supplier obligations, and provisions for prefabricated buildings, while noting that many controversial aspects of the duty of care remain uncodified and subject to judicial interpretat

The Administrative Review Tribunal’s decision on Bunnings’ use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) in February this year may have gone under the radar for government lawyers given the affected organisation was a retail giant and the scenario appeared unrelated to the day-to-day activities of an Australian government agency.

Australia's first Road Transport Contractual Chain Order (RTCCO) took effect on 21 April 2026, requiring participants in road transport contractual chains to adjust rates to recover increased fuel costs caused by unprecedented diesel price spikes. Local councils engaging contractors whose activities involve road transport—directly or through subcontracting—must now navigate complex compliance obligations under this legally enforceable instrument. Understanding which contracts fall within scope,

Queensland pharmacy business owners face a critical 2 November 2026 deadline to apply for QPBOC licensing under the new Pharmacy Business Ownership Act 2024. Many ownership structures involving discretionary trusts, companies, or non-practising pharmacists may be non-compliant, yet waiting to restructure before applying could prove costly. Understanding the material interest requirements, compliance pathways, and strategic advantages of early application is essential for protecting your pharmacy business.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has released its first comprehensive review of voluntary administration and deed of company arrangement outcomes, analyzing over 5,000 companies from 2021 to 2025. The report reveals critical insights into when these restructuring processes are most effective, showing that larger companies with liabilities exceeding $10 million have significantly higher success rates, while smaller companies may benefit from alternative insolvency pathways.

The Unique Product Identifier (UPI) serves as a critical code for OTC derivatives reported to trade repositories, now mandatory across EMIR, ASIC, and MAS regulations. Understanding how to search and generate UPIs through ANNA DSB requires specific product attributes and data points that vary by asset class. TRAction provides comprehensive UPI retrieval services, navigating the complex and evolving process of obtaining these essential identifiers for regulatory compliance.

If you hold at least 90% of the shares in a company, you can compulsorily acquire the remaining shares. A process known as compulsory acquisition. This framework allows you to access the benefits of full ownership, including streamlined decision-making, elimination of minority shareholder disputes, and complete control over corporate strategy. It also serves an important commercial purpose by facilitating corporate consolidation and removing the complexities of fragmented ownership structures. This article outlines the different ways compulsory acquisition of shares may occur and how each works.