New mandatory merger notification regime passed by Parliament
Key points Under the new regime, acquisitions that meet certain thresholds must be notified to the ACCC and cannot be…
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Federal Court hands down decision in Greensill Saga on the Hearne v Street Obligation
Key learnings / Issues The decision highlights the Federal Court’s expectation that parties strictly and proactively abide their Hearne v…
Mum, can I borrow your phone? Proposed social media ban for under-16s
Introduction The Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024 (Cth) (Bill) proposes amendments to the Online Safety Act…
Follow the Money – Proposed Amendments to Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Regime
As criminals use more sophisticated tools to conduct their activities, it is more important than ever that governments can ‘follow…
SOCI-ally aware: More Security of Critical Infrastructure Act reforms on the way
In the face of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, Australia’s 2023–2030 Cybersecurity Strategy, underpinned by the Cybersecurity Legislative Package 2024, represents…
Vicarious liability in Australia – High Court draws a clear line with Bird v DP
[Should] the Court…expand the boundaries of vicarious liability beyond a relationship of employment to one that is “akin to employment”….