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EVs and excise: constitutional challenge to Victoria's electric vehicle road user charge
A constitutional challenge to the Victorian electric vehicle road user charge has brought into sharp focus the balance of taxing rights as between the states and the Federal Government. The case may have broad-ranging implications for federal and state tax bases. ...
Recent class action decisions set high bar for automakers to comply with acceptable quality guarantee
In this Insight, we look at class actions targeting the automotive sector, and draw together key themes from recent decisions that have considered the standard of acceptable quality required for passe ...
Allens tops M&A rankings
The firm advised on more than US$64.5 billion in total deal value in 2022, including some of the largest and most complex deals in the market. Highlights included advising: Sydney Airport on its ...
Federal Court dismisses the ACCC's allegations that Google's privacy change notification was misleading
On 9 December 2022, the Federal Court dismissed an application by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) that alleged Google LLC (Google) had contravened the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) by using on-screen notifications to inform and seek the consent of its account holders ... ...
Takeovers Panel guidance on pre-deal exclusivity is back under the microscope
Last week the Takeovers Panel commenced a public consultation in relation to proposed revisions to its guidance note on deal protection arrangements in takeover situations. A key focus of the consulta ...
Allens advises Kilara Growth Fund on sustainable packaging investment
The investment follows-on from Kilara’s initial investment in Grounded. Grounded specialises in providing sustainable and personalised packaging solutions to businesses, specific to different ...
Allens advises Triple Flag on acquisition of Maverix Metals
'We are delighted to have assisted long-standing client Triple Flag on this transformative acquisition. Combining the two companies' portfolios across the Americas, Australia and elsewhere will ...
Franchise disclosure register - complete your profile now!
Most franchisors in Australia are required to have registered on the new Franchise Disclosure Register (Register) by Monday 14 November 2022. We briefly summarise the obligations that franchisors must meet before the Register goes live on Tuesday 15 November 2022. ...
Troubled waters for Ports deal signals increased ACCC scrutiny of transactions involving common ownership and minority interests
It seems there are stormy seas ahead for common ownership issues in Australia, as the ACCC has indicated an increased appetite to scrutinise transactions involving parties with minority interests or common ownership in competing firms. ...