Corruption and Integrity Update – August 2025
In this edition of the Queensland Corruption and Integrity Update we consider various updates related to the Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Committee, the Crime and Corruption Commission and the Office of the Queensland Integrity Commissioner, as well as from the recent estimates hearings. Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Committee Public Meetings On 19 August 2025, the […]
ReadmoreNew AML/CTF obligations for real estate businesses from 1 July 2026 – It’s time to start getting ready
From 1 July 2026, Australian real estate agents and property developers that sell property directly to customers without an agent will be subject to numerous anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) obligations as new ‘Tranche 2’ reporting entities under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006, following legislative reform passed in late 2024 (Reforms). The Reforms […]
ReadmoreATO pivots to enforcement and penalties for STP breaches
The Australian Taxation Office has updated its website to announce a new draft Law Administration Practice Statement is coming on the administration of penalties that apply to employers or superannuation funds who fail to comply with Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting obligations. The ATO has said the draft title of the new PS LA is […]
ReadmoreMinister for Planning approves the Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan
The Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) was approved by the Minister for Planning and officially gazetted on 5 August 2025, as part of Amendment C158mith to the Mitchell Planning Scheme. The PSP outlines a comprehensive framework for developing approximately 1,279 hectares of land situated south of Wallan and northwest of Beveridge in Victoria. […]
ReadmoreThe right to work from home: Premier Allan’s promise to Victorian voters
Over the weekend, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced that the State Labor government intends to legislate a right to work from home at least two days a week for public and private sector employees. The Government plans to undertake consultation with relevant stakeholders to determine the appropriate form for these laws, with a view of […]
ReadmoreFinder: ASIC to continue to pursue cases to clarify crypto regulation as the Federal Court finds that a crypto-asset is not a debenture
On 24 July 2025, the Full Federal Court dismissed ASIC’s appeal against Finder Wallet Pty Ltd (Finder Wallet) and ordered it to pay costs.[1] The Court held that the primary judge made no error in concluding that the ‘Finder Earn’ product did not amount to a ‘debenture’ within the meaning of s 9 of the […]
ReadmoreImportant tobacco licensing changes impacting Victorian tenants: Key details
New regulations have come into effect in Victoria that will impact retail tenants that sell tobacco. As of 1 July 2025, the Victorian Government has introduced a mandatory licensing scheme for all businesses that sell tobacco products – whether retail or wholesale. This includes sales through shops, supermarkets, petrol stations, convenience stores, tobacconists, liquor outlets, […]
ReadmoreCorruption and Integrity Update – July 2025
In this edition of the Queensland Corruption and Integrity Update we consider various updates related to the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC), developments from the Councillor Conduct Tribunal (CCT), relevant updates arising from the 2025-26 Queensland Budget, and an update from the Electoral Commission Queensland (ECQ) about the 2024 State general election. We also consider […]
ReadmoreDenmark to let you control the use of your voice and likeness. What about Australia?
If your social media is dipping into uncanny valley territory, you’ve likely found a deepfake. Elegantly described by the eSafety Commissioner, deepfakes are videos, images, or audio showing a real person “doing or saying something that they did not actually do or say”. However, unlike the fakes of yesteryear, new AI technologies are not only […]
ReadmoreGames of Chance: July 2025 Permit Fee Changes
The Trade Promotions regulators increased their fees on 1 July – see our handy one pager outlining the new fees, for where permits are needed across Australia. Click the image below to read the full update. If you found this insight article useful and you would like to subscribe to Gadens’ updates, click here. Authored by: […]
ReadmoreUnlawful dismissal for expressing political opinions on social media
What happened in this case? Ms Lattouf was engaged on a casual basis to host the ABC Radio Sydney Mornings show for five days. During that engagement, Ms Lattouf reposted a Human Rights Watch video, titled “The Israeli Government is using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza”, on her social media. The ABC […]
ReadmoreThe Fair Work Ombudsman releases Payroll Remediation Program Guide
On 1 May 2025, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) released the Payroll Remediation Program Guide (Guide). The Guide is designed to assist employers, and their representatives, to identify and correct underpayments of employee entitlements under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act). Purpose of the Guide The Guide has been developed in response to: […]
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