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Yindjibarndi And WA Government To Appeal $150 Million Federal Court Native Title Compensation Decision
The State of Western Australia and the Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation have both filed appeals against a landmark Federal Court decision awarding $150 million in compensation for cultural loss caused by mining operations in the Pilbara region. This unprecedented case marks the first judicial determination of native title compensation for future acts and the largest cultural loss award in Australian history, establishing critical precedents for how compensation is assessed when native title rights
Australia Government
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Holding Redlich
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Indigenous Peoples

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Yindjibarndi And WA Government To Appeal $150 Million Federal Court Native Title Compensation Decision
The State of Western Australia and the Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation have both filed appeals against a landmark Federal Court decision awarding $150 million in compensation for cultural loss caused by mining operations in the Pilbara region. This unprecedented case marks the first judicial determination of native title compensation for future acts and the largest cultural loss award in Australian history, establishing critical precedents for how compensation is assessed when native title rights
Australia Government
HR
Holding Redlich
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Money Laundering

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AUSTRAC’s Section 167 Notices: The Next Challenge For Tranche 2 Entities
AUSTRAC's section 167 notices represent a powerful investigative tool that can compel Tranche 2 entities to prove their AML/CTF compliance through documentary evidence. While much attention has focused on implementing compliance frameworks, the real test comes when organisations must substantiate their efforts under regulatory scrutiny. Can your business prove what it claims to have done?
Australia Commercial
HR
Holding Redlich
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The Evolution Of Regulatory Enforcement: Where Escalation Is Coming Next
Australian regulators are accelerating enforcement activity across AI governance, online safety, financial crime, private credit, ESG disclosure, and corporate bribery as new legislative frameworks take effect. With technology-enabled oversight replacing traditional transition periods, businesses face heightened scrutiny and compressed implementation timelines that demand immediate compliance readiness rather than gradual adaptation.
Australia Commercial
CC
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Fiscal & Monetary Policy

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Federal Budget 2026-27: A Preview
The 2026-27 Federal Budget faces the challenge of balancing ambition with caution amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty. With rumoured reforms to capital gains tax discounts, trust taxation, and negative gearing on the table, businesses are seeking clarity on policy settings that could fundamentally reshape investment structures and tax planning strategies. Will the government pursue transformative reform or opt for measured adjustments to strengthen national resilience?
Australia Tax
CC
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Australia’s 2026-27 Federal Budget: What It Means For Immigration
Australia's 2026-27 federal budget introduces sweeping immigration reforms that will reshape how skilled workers are selected, where temporary visa holders can buy property, and how quickly migrant tradespeople can enter the workforce. The changes mark the first overhaul of the skilled migration points test in over a decade and signal a strategic shift toward prioritizing onshore applicants already living in Australia. What do these policy adjustments mean for employers, migrants, and the broader trajectory
Australia Immigration
RM
Roam Migration Law
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Constitutional & Administrative Law

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Can Police Access Your Phone Data On The Spot Without A Warrant?
New South Wales legislation introduced in August 2026 would significantly expand police powers to compel individuals to unlock their digital devices during organised crime investigations, even without a search warrant. The proposed reforms would increase penalties for non-compliance to seven years imprisonment while enabling forensic extraction of entire device contents including encrypted messages, location history, and deleted data.
Australia Criminal
CD
Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia
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When Is An FOI Processing Estimate Reasonable? Lessons From ‘BBP’ And DFAT
How much time can government agencies reasonably claim when refusing FOI requests on resource grounds? A recent Information Commissioner decision examines DFAT's 113.75-hour processing estimate for sanctions-related documents, clarifying when complexity, sensitivity and specialist review requirements justify substantial resource claims under section 24AA of the FOI Act.
Australia Government
HR
Holding Redlich
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Easements And Property Development – Practical Tips To Navigate The Minefield
Easements present significant challenges in property development, from securing third-party consent for infrastructure connections to navigating strict statutory requirements under Queensland's Planning and Building Acts. Understanding when easement holder consent is mandatory, what legal remedies exist when landowners refuse cooperation, and how approval conditions requiring new easements can create project uncertainty is essential for developers navigating these complex property rights.
Australia Real Estate
CG
Cooper Grace Ward
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