Federal Court orders record penalty for NDIS service provider
The Federal Court of Australia has ordered a provider of NDIS services (Valmar Support Services Ltd) pay a record penalty…
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Digital Assets Now & Beyond: 2025 Australian Regulatory Watchlist
With intensifying interest and developments in the global crypto industry, regulators are ramping up efforts to create clearer frameworks to…
To defer or not to defer: deferred commencement conditions for essential services
Key points Clause 6.9 of the Georges River Local Environmental Plan 2021 (GRLEP) provides that a Development Application (DA) must…
Dealers no longer required to report to AUSTRAC
The Financial Transaction Reports Act 1988 (FTR Act) has been repealed with effect on 7 January 2025. The effect of…
When linen turns legal: Dispute between two Bed & Bath retailers
On 31 October 2024, the Full Court of the Federal Court (Court) overturned a finding that the Australian retailer known…
AML/CTF Redefined: Crypto under Australia’s New Regulatory Framework
With the passing of the highly anticipated Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Act 2024 (Cth) (Amending Act), many new…