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Six Trends Shaping Class Action Risk In Australia In 2026

Exposure to class actions remains a reality for businesses operating in Australia, and several emerging trends are set to influence that risk.

Australia Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ACCC enforcement priorities 2026: What businesses need to know now

This article summarises the key developments, answers some of the audience's most common questions raised, and outlines what businesses should be doing now to manage risk.

Australia Commercial

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Piper Alderman

Corporate Responsibility: The Board's Duty to Ensure Ethical Practices

This article explains board duties and ethical practices for directors and business owners in Australia.

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

Updated ATO expectations for supporting a small business restructuring plan

The SBR framework has quickly become one of the most widely used mechanisms available to financially stressed SMEs. Key requirements expected from ATO.

Australia Commercial

CP

Cathro & Partners

Manufacturing Agreements: Essential Legal Framework

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

November 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

Australia Commercial

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – December 2025

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Appointing A Spouse As Director: Legal Considerations For Family Companies

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

It Depends – Is My Business Ready For Sale?

Australia Commercial

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Scam lessons from AFCA: How Licensees can seek to reduce liability in a new era of fraud

Australia Commercial

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Holley Nethercote

Structuring And Managing A Joint Venture: Effective Dispute Resolution Mechanisms

Australia Commercial

HR

Holding Redlich

IP Tips For Critical Minerals & Cleantech – Commercialisation

Australia Commercial

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

So, You Operate Your Small Business Through A Company. Do You Understand How It Must Operate And What Is Required Of You?

Australia Commercial

HN

Holley Nethercote

Gas Market Review Consultation

Worldwide Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Employment Relations Podcast #46 – Safety In The Workplace: Drug And Alcohol Testing And Policies

Australia Employment

PA

Piper Alderman

NSW Long Service Leave: Key Takeaways From The Updated Guidance

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Cross Examining Cyber EP23: Cross Examining Professor Ciaran Martin – Part 2 (Podcast)

Australia Technology

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Australia Bans Entry For Iranian Visitor Visa Holders For Six Months

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Enhancing Workforce Strategy With Regional Visa Programs

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

Structuring And Managing A Joint Venture: Laying The Foundations

A comprehensive checklist for setting up a joint venture, helping businesses think through key legal matters and build a strong foundation for a sustainable and profitable venture.

Australia Commercial

HR

Holding Redlich

September 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

On 18 September 2025, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australia's commitment to a 62%–70% reduction in emissions by 2035, compared to 2005 levels.

Australia Commercial

KG

K&L Gates LLP

October 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

On 3 October 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) initiated civil penalty proceedings against a responsible entity (RE) in the Supreme Court of New South Wales...

Australia Commercial

KG

K&L Gates LLP

David Gonski On What Makes An Exceptional Director (Video)

In this video, David Gonski AC, one of Australia's most respected company directors and public figures, shares his insights on what defines an exceptional director.

Australia Commercial

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Australian Private Debt Market Review 2025

Australia Commercial

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Regulatory And Class Action Risk Symposium

Australia Litigation

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Epic Games Secures Landmark Victory Against Apple and Google

Australia Commercial

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – August 2025

Australia Environment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Behind closed doors: the rising threat of internal fraud in Asia Pacific

Australia Commercial

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KordaMentha

Navigating Governance During Financial Distress

Australia Commercial

AO

A&O Shearman

June 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

Australia Strategy

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K&L Gates LLP

Officer protection arrangements – questions for in-house counsel to consider

Australia Commercial

PA

Piper Alderman

Fraud and corruption – how crisis management can help

Australia Commercial

BP

Bartier Perry

Once a lifeline, now a labyrinth

Australia Commercial

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Worrells

June 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published its financial reporting and audit focus areas for the 2025-26 financial year.

Australia Strategy

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K&L Gates LLP

Officer protection arrangements – questions for in-house counsel to consider

Key legal and practical issues that can arise in this context, offering valuable insights for in-house counsel tasked with navigating these important and complex arrangements.

Australia Commercial

PA

Piper Alderman

Fraud and corruption – how crisis management can help

Crisis response needs clear, legal & strategic communication to protect reputation—preparation & message discipline are essential.

Australia Commercial

BP

Bartier Perry

Once a lifeline, now a labyrinth

The changing landscape of SBRs, why SBR acceptance rates are decreasing.

Australia Commercial

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Worrells

May 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

Australia Commercial

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Australia's evolving ESG regulatory landscape: managing the legal risks

Business need for strong oversight backed by robust processes and controls tailored to the particular circumstances.

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Company Reinstatement: Your Key to Legal Action

The reinstatement of a deregistered company is governed by s 601AH of the Act.

Australia Commercial

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McCabes

Bankruptcy and Why the Right Business Foundations Are Essential

Insights into how businesses can protect themselves from financial disaster.

Australia Commercial

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PCL Lawyers

March 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

The recent decision by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Corporate Governance Council to close consultation and halt its proposed update to the fourth edition of the ASX Corporate...

Australia Commercial

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K&L Gates LLP

Remediation Happens: How To Identify, Mitigate And Resolve Related Risks

Australia Commercial

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

Video 3 – SME restructuring legislation in detail – how it will work, creditor impact, ipso facto, practicalities, what if it fails.

Australia Commercial

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BRI Ferrier

Understanding Materiality: The Key To A Strong ESG Strategy

Australia Commercial

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FTI Consulting

Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2024 Enhanced Disclosure of Ownership of Listed Entities

Australia Commercial

PA

Piper Alderman

Does Your Partnership Need a Profit Share Agreement?

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

November 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

Australia Cannabis

KG

K&L Gates LLP

ESG Due Diligence: Mitigating Risks And Unlocking Value In Transactions

Australia Commercial

FC

FTI Consulting

October 2024 ESG Policy Update – Australia

Australia Commercial

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Put on notice: Proposed changes to disclosure obligations of equity derivatives

Australia Commercial

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McCabes

Reputation at risk - navigating the fallout of fraud

Australia Commercial

BP

Bartier Perry

Are you looking to invest in a practice as an owner? A guide for investors

Australia Commercial

A

Avant Law

ASIC Enforcement Of Australia's Continuous Disclosure Regime Gets A Boost Through Government Response To Independent Review On Continuous Disclosure Laws

Australia Commercial

JD

Jones Day

Federal Court fines Vanguard $12.9 million for greenwashing conduct

Australia Commercial

HR

Holding Redlich

September 2024 ESG Policy Update – Australia

Australia Commercial

KG

K&L Gates LLP

How much does small business restructuring really cost?

Australia Commercial

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Worrells

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Cooper Grace Ward

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Alvarez & Marsal

Risk, resilience and recovery: the role of boards in uncertain times

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

CU LAB: Corporate social responsibility: a new director's duty?

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Clayton Utz

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