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New Ministerial Direction under the Overseas Investment Act — Key Changes from 6 March

The new regime is more facilitative for straightforward, low-risk investments, with much faster processing times and reduced compliance for well-known investors.

New Zealand Government

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Entering Australia's defence market: What the Hanwha-Austal decision reveals about Foreign Investment Clearance

For foreign investors prepared to engage seriously with the process, the pathway exists. The key is understanding what it actually involves, and planning accordingly.

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Tree removal does not equal refusal

Sydney Building Group demonstrates how the provision of detailed expert evidence and strategic design overcame Council concerns of tree removal and vegetation impacts.

Australia Government

BP

Bartier Perry

Water service suppliers – are you ready for Information Disclosure on 30 June 2026?

The determination sets mandatory reporting requirements for financial and asset management information for water and wastewater suppliers to improve transparency.

New Zealand Government

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Automated decision‑making and public reporting: Lessons for government agencies

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Modern Slavery law looks likely by end of 2026

New Zealand Government

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Brisbane Olympic site cultural heritage claim rejected

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Existing Reporting Entities – Do you offer Tranche 2 services?

Australia Government

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

High Court clarifies councils' stormwater powers and private drain duties

New Zealand Government

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Residential Activation Fund Round 2 – Key legal issues to consider in negotiating funding

Australia Government

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Consultation begins for NSW Government's new native title policy

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Bondi Beach shooting Royal Commission

Australia Government

CD

Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Essential ESG: Episode 27 – Unpacking the ACCC's guidance on modern slavery and sustainability collaborations

Australia Government

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Unlocking surplus government land for new housing in Queensland

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Essential ESG: Episode 25 – Operating Responsibly In Conflict-affected Areas: The Role Of Grievance Mechanisms

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Employing Work And Holiday Makers Beyond Six Months | Staying Compliant

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

Refinancings And High Energy Costs Set To Drive Australian Restructurings In The Year Ahead (Podcast)

Australia Insolvency

AO

A&O Shearman

Final Pay On The Final Day: Courts' Emerging Willingness To Penalise "Technical Contraventions"

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

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Inward/ Foreign Investment

New Ministerial Direction under the Overseas Investment Act — Key Changes from 6 March

The new regime is more facilitative for straightforward, low-risk investments, with much faster processing times and reduced compliance for well-known investors.

New Zealand Government

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Entering Australia's defence market: What the Hanwha-Austal decision reveals about Foreign Investment Clearance

For foreign investors prepared to engage seriously with the process, the pathway exists. The key is understanding what it actually involves, and planning accordingly.

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Tax Bites EP17: High Court Validates Foreign Surcharge Land Taxes: Implications And Analysis (Podcast)

In this episode of the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Tax Bites podcast, Isaac Morgan, Mark Peters and Toby Eggleston discuss the recent Australian High Court decision in G Global against the Commissioner of State Revenue.

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Public Policy In The Private Sector: Is Your Business Complying With Australian Sanctions Laws?

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

The geoeconomic era: investing in a world defined by strategy and security

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Regulators looming large

Australia Government

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Australia's sustainable finance taxonomy: a new standard for green and transition finance

Australia Government

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Australian Treasury Reports Faster Foreign Investment Application Processing; Finance And Insurance Sector Most Attractive For Foreign Investment

Australia Government

JD

Jones Day

Investment Treaty Arbitration: Information And Communication Sector

Australia Government

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Money Laundering

Facing Criminal Charges In Queensland? How To Find A Criminal Defence Lawyer In Brisbane

Searching for a Brisbane criminal lawyer means something serious has happened. You may have been contacted by police, asked to attend an interview, or already charged with a criminal offence.

Australia Criminal

AL

Ashworth Lawyers

Existing Reporting Entities – Do you offer Tranche 2 services?

The AML/CTF regime will be extended to a variety of Tranche 2 services from July 2026 onwards.

Australia Government

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Playing By New Rules: AUSTRAC's Growing Reach In 2026

Over the past year, AUSTRAC has been busy on several fronts (making good use of its largest budget and staffing numbers to date). Key areas of focus have included...

Australia Criminal

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Modern Slavery: Rising Expectations And Steady Reform Across Australia, APAC And Beyond

Australia Criminal

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Getting ready to enrol with AUSTRAC: anti-money laundering Tranche 2 entities guide

Australia Government

BP

Bartier Perry

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) On The Upcoming Commencement Of The AML/CTF Regime For Tranche 2 Entities In Australia

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

AML/CTF Reforms - Tranche 1 Portal

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Compliance Crossroads: Managing Privacy Requests And Tipping Off Risks As An AML/CTF Reporting Entity

Australia Privacy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Important update: Preparing for anti-money legislation (AML) reforms effective 1 July 2026

Australia Government

S

Swaab

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Indigenous Peoples

Brisbane Olympic site cultural heritage claim rejected

Applications under the Act can result in significant implications for project delivery and provide an avenue for Traditional Owners to seek protections when state law does not do so.

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Consultation begins for NSW Government's new native title policy

The NSW Government has begun consulting with native title groups on developing a new policy for how native title claims could be settled in NSW.

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

The Australian reports that Corporate Australia is complicit in Australia Day swaps enshrined in Enterprise Bargaining Agreements

Corporate Australia complicit in Australia Day swaps enshrined in EBAs.

Australia Government

S

Swaab

The Daily Mail Reports The Wesley Mission Has Reignited The Australia Day Public Holiday Debate With An Offer Of An Alternative Date

Australia Government

S

Swaab

Native Title Rights In Australia

Australia Government

GGI Global Alliance

Federal Court Of Australia's Decision: Pabai V Commonwealth—no Duty Of Care To Protect From Climate Change

Australia Environment

AO

A&O Shearman

The Meeting Point: Innovative Project To Bring Together Indigenous And Non-Indigenous People In Australia

Australia Government

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

NSW youth detention surges: up 34% since 2023

Australia Government

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

National Reconciliation week 2025: Bridging now to next

Australia Government

HW

Holman Webb Lawyers

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Constitutional & Administrative Law

The growth of AI use amongst government agencies

Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit published a report regarding its inquiry into the use and governance of artificial intelligence systems by public sector entities.

Australia Technology

HR

Holding Redlich

Tree removal does not equal refusal

Sydney Building Group demonstrates how the provision of detailed expert evidence and strategic design overcame Council concerns of tree removal and vegetation impacts.

Australia Government

BP

Bartier Perry

Water service suppliers – are you ready for Information Disclosure on 30 June 2026?

The determination sets mandatory reporting requirements for financial and asset management information for water and wastewater suppliers to improve transparency.

New Zealand Government

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Automated decision‑making and public reporting: Lessons for government agencies

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

Brisbane Olympic site cultural heritage claim rejected

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

High Court clarifies councils' stormwater powers and private drain duties

New Zealand Government

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

The Australian reports that Corporate Australia is complicit in Australia Day swaps enshrined in Enterprise Bargaining Agreements

Australia Government

S

Swaab

The Daily Mail Reports The Wesley Mission Has Reignited The Australia Day Public Holiday Debate With An Offer Of An Alternative Date

Australia Government

S

Swaab

Document Production In The Royal Commission On Antisemitism And Social Cohesion

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

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Latest Videos

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Interview with Professor Simon Rice: Sydney law professor sues NSW police

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

How should Australia combat modern slavery? (Video)

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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