Legal insights
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APRA releases amendments to capital framework for ADIs
In November 2021, APRA released final prudential standards and guidance that accompany the ADI capital reforms, together with
APRA to strengthen transfer planning in superannuation
On 10 November 2022, APRA released a discussion paper seeking consultation on strengthening superannuation trustee planning in successor
ASIC publishes ‘Report 740: Insights from the Reportable Situations Regime: October 2021 to June 2022’
On 27 October 2022, ASIC released its first publication pertaining to information lodged under the reportable situations regime
What the new Respect@Work legislation means for employers
On 25 November 2022, the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Cth) (Act)
Amendments to the Fair Work Legislation – Secure Jobs, Better Pay
Introduction The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 (Amending Act), passed by Parliament on
To retain or to destroy? The interaction between privacy, document retention and destruction policies
The significance of document or data retention, whilst not as fast paced as cryptocurrency or high yielding funds,
Corruption and Integrity Update – November 2022
This month’s Corruption and Integrity Update features details of the National Anti-Corruption Commission legislation recently passed, the Commission
AFCA has the final word: Courts will only disturb AFCA determinations in limited circumstances
Australia Capital Financial Management Pty Ltd v Australian Financial Complaints Authority Limited [2022] NSWCA 204 The NSW Court
Mandatory notifiable data breach scheme introduced for NSW government agencies
In a time of significant changes to the privacy landscape, not least the confirmed passing by the Senate
Proposed changes to Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW)
It is proposed to change the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) (Act). The changes would be made by
Further reforms to the Security of Payment regime in NSW – Implications for the construction industry
One of the most important pieces of legislation for the NSW construction industry, the Building and Construction Industry
Cryptocurrencies and ‘earning’ products – ASIC makes managed investment scheme claims
ASIC has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against fintech company Block Earner alleging it provided
