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Latest updates to the next version of the JORC Code
The Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) shared the latest developments regarding its update of The Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC Code ...
ASIC puts life companies on notice to improve sales practices
ASIC issued a 'Dear CEO' letter to life companies on 18 August 2025, setting out key observations from a recently completed review of direct sales practices of life companies, although we think t ...
Applying WHS principles to the regulation of AI in the workplace
The regulatory approach to AI in Australia is still in its early stages, with the Federal Government currently consulting on the best way to implement regulation that supports the safe and responsible ...
A 'drastic intrusion': appointing provisional liquidators to a solvent company
In a recent Federal Court decision,1 Justice Cheeseman declined to set aside the appointment of provisional liquidators which had been made pursuant to s472(2) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) ...
Shareholder activism: reflections on the current and future landscape
Last year was another big year one for shareholder activists globally, with investor sentiment in 2024 taking its cues from the disruption experienced across the broader economic and geopolitical landscape. Closer to home, activity was more stable in Australia—as it typically is, owing to our smalle ...
Emerging business risks in 2025
We are in the midst of rapid technological advancements, shifting regulatory and political landscapes, evolving social expectations and visible impacts of climate change. ...
Activist shareholders are becoming more efficient, more sophisticated and better resourced
Shareholder activists are increasingly using novel tactics to influence the strategies of companies. While campaigns continue to focus on the full spectrum of key issues like M&A activity, busines ...
ASX crackdown on investor presentations: a timely reminder for companies presenting at upcoming mining conferences
Entities should consider the ASX's new compliance update cracking down on the content contained in investor presentations, specifically in the mining sector. We provide a short summary of the ASX Guidance to help those involved in preparing investor presentations for upcoming mining conferences. ...
Continuous disclosure for listed companies – key points from recent developments
With increasing scrutiny and a dynamic legislative environment, the continuous disclosure regulation of ASX-listed entities in Australia is evolving. Recent developments mandate a heightened level of vigilance and adaptability by companies ...
Nature-related risks should be at the top of the boardroom agenda: key steps directors should take to manage these risks
Nature-related risks and opportunities have fast become a hot topic of discussion in Australian boardrooms. Investors have warned that boards and executives need to be upskilled on nature-related risks to be ready for what is to come. ...