Class action risk is changing. While filings remain high, consumer claims now dominate and, for the first time in over a decade, the banking sector is not the biggest target.  ...

Significant changes to Australia's foreign investment approval (FIRB) regime came into effect last year. This guide provides up-to-date information you need to know about how the new FIRB regime operates. ...

Australia is at the crest of a new wave of dealmaking, driven by unprecedented focus on environmental goals and new sources of capital. Meet the lawyers at the cutting edge of a new era of dealmaking. ...

Covered in this webinar: real-world examples of the latest technology being used on projects in Australia; differences between Australia and other countries in the adoption of cutting-edge technology on major projects; how different contracting models and policy settings can encourage (and discourage) the use of productivity-boosting AI, technology and innovation in the construction industry; and how in-house and external lawyers can position themselves to be key advisers to construction and infrastructure clients looking to innovate. ...

Australia's merger regime is set for a major overhaul, with reforms coming into effect for deals closing or completing on or after 1 January 2026, impacting transaction timelines from mid-2025. These changes will introduce a single mandatory and suspensory administrative process, replacing the current framework. ...

The response to the Final Report The Government's initial response to support the Recommendations was met with intense dissatisfaction and criticism from the mortgage broking industry. Industry groups argued that banning trail commissions ...

The urban boom is placing pressure on our cities to keep up with the increasing demand for affordable housing and social, transportation and utility infrastructure. ...

Journalism plays a crucial role in democratic societies by providing people with the information necessary to engage in the democratic process. However, the complexity of Australia's secrecy laws, which include 875 offences across ...