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Should the Takeovers Panel have jurisdiction over schemes?
On Friday, the government released its long awaited consultation paper on a proposal to transfer jurisdiction over schemes which effect a control transaction to the Takeovers Panel. This proposal was originally foreshadowed in last year's budget, and the government is seeking feedback on the proposal by 3 June 2022. ...
Employment & Safety: summary of the Victorian sick leave pilot scheme; and other developments
The latest issues, decisions and proposed changes impacting business and workplace risk ...
Survive and thrive – using tech to your advantage
In our recent webinar, we discussed how in-house teams and law firms are creating value through technology and innovation. This Insight explores some of the common themes raised in the discussion and forum. ...
Have your say: government opens consultation on ADM and AI regulatory frameworks
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet is inviting responses to its recently released issues paper (Issues Paper) to inform future digital economy regulation in the areas of automated decision making (ADM) and artificial intelligence (AI). ...
Corporate optimism declines, M&A opportunities for PE on the rise
'Only a few months ago, we expected corporates to continue to dominate M&A in 2022. Instead, we are seeing market volatility around the war in Ukraine, inflation and rising interest rates creating ...
Regulating crypto: Government releases consultation paper on proposed licensing and custody requirements
The Federal Government is seeking feedback on a proposed new licensing regime for crypto asset secondary service providers (CASSPrs) and new requirements regulating custody of crypto assets. The new regime would potentially sit alongside the existing AFS licensing regime, with possible overlap and inconsistency in treatment of service providers. The Government is also seeking early views on how crypto assets should be defined and categorised as part of a 'crypto mapping' exercise. The consultation period runs until 27 May 2022. ...
New .au direct domain names available for registration from 24 March 2022
Further to our last update, new .au direct domain names (eg 'allens.au' instead of 'allens.com.au') have officially launched today. Eligible applicants will have a six month window to apply for priority status to register a .au direct domain name that matches their existing .au domain name. ...
Allens advises Equilibrium-led consortium on strategic investment in Perfection Fresh
The investment will support Perfection Fresh's growth strategy, including building on its current facilities, growing its controlled environment agriculture footprint, and expansion into Asia and ...
Changes to and consolidation of SEPPs – a S(t)EPP in the right direction or a missed opportunity?
In this Insight, we examine recent changes to state environmental planning policies (SEPPs), and ask whether they achieve the stated objectives. ...