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Recommendations for reform of Australia's Modern Slavery Act
The recommendations for reform of Australia's Modern Slavery if adopted, will mark a substantial strengthening in Australia's efforts to combat modern slavery, as well as more onerous due diligence and reporting requirements for companies caught by the regime. ...
The pitfalls of pre-emptive rights
In this Insight, we consider an alternative approach that may better balance the rights of selling and non-selling investors where a pre-emptive right remains appropriate. ...
ACCC 2023/2024 enforcement priorities
Competition and consumer law issues in financial services, essential services and wholesale gas markets will be a focus for the ACCC. Cartels and anti-competitive conduct remain an ongoing focus. In terms of consumers and small businesses, there will be particular focus on manipulative or deceptive advertising practices in connection with digital services and 'green' claims. The ACCC is also advocating for law reform in relation to digital platforms, unfair trading, consumer guarantees and merger control. ...
Allens advises GIP on investment in Perdaman Karratha Urea Project
The greenfield Project, to be developed near Karratha in Western Australia, will be one of the largest urea plants globally and will use the latest and most efficient technology to produce urea at ...
A close look at Vietnam's first consolidated personal data protection regulation
From 1 July 2023, Vietnam's first ever consolidated Personal Data Protection Decree (PDPD) will take effect. In this Insight, we take a close look at the key provisions of the PDPD and its impacts on businesses. ...
Ever-expanding jurisdiction: Clearview AI's appeal and extra-territorial application of the Privacy Act
A landmark ruling in Australia confirms that Clearview AI breached the Privacy Act despite lacking a physical presence or supplying products or services in the country, emphasising the extraterritorial reach of privacy laws and the consequences for companies. ...
Fair Work Commission orders reinstatement of unfairly dismissed employee
The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has overturned a decision to award compensation to an employee who had been unfairly dismissed, instead finding that reinstatement of the employee was an appropriate remedy. ...
Four key ways technology will help companies meet their decarbonisation goals
Companies know they have to change the way they operate if they're going to reach net zero by 2050. In this Insight, we explore four key ways technology can help meet decarbonisation goals, drawing on examples discussed in our recent webinar 'Leveraging technology to accelerate decarbonisation'. ...
Protection of cultural heritage and FPIC
As part of the increasing focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in Australia and overseas, there is a spotlight on the principle of 'free, prior and informed consent' (FPIC) in the context of Indigenous engagement and protection of cultural heritage. ...
In Touch: Honeysuckle and nib granted conditional authorisation; and other developments
The ACCC authorises Honeysuckle Health and nib Health Funds to form a buying group; Bunnings' to acquire Beaumont Tiles; Microsoft to acquire Nuance Inc; Qantas and Emirates seek extension to cooperative agreement; ACCC to investiate Qube Logistic’s acquisition of Newcastle Agri Terminal; NSW and ACT unis permitted to collaborate on travel arrangements for the return of internationals students. ...