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National Integrity Spotlight – August 2024
In the latest edition of the National Integrity Spotlight, we consider the most recent updates from the NACC,
Government publishes Consultation on the Mandatory Guardrails for AI in high-risk settings
In a busy period for Government on technology and data law reforms, in conjunction with its ongoing reviews
Federal Court upholds six-month restraint
The Federal Court of Australia has reinforced the enforceability of post-employment restraints in employment agreements, awarding a six-month
First tranche of Privacy Act reforms enter parliament
The long-awaited Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) reforms are finally here, with the Privacy and Other Legislation
Australian Government releases draft merger control thresholds
The Australian Government has published its draft merger control thresholds which would trigger a mandatory merger control notification
Is the finality of arbitrations now a myth for apportionable claims?
Proportionate liability now applies to the substantive law of arbitrations in Australia The finality of arbitrations is now
Life in the (planning) fast lane… what’s the cost?
Last year the State Government expanded Victoria’s Development Facilitation Program (DFP) – making the Minister for Planning the decision maker for significant
Gadens Regulatory Recap – 4 September 2024
This edition of the Gadens Regulatory Recap highlights recent developments from ASIC, APRA, ACCC, OAIC, Treasury, and the
Corruption and Integrity Update – August 2024
In this edition of the Queensland Corruption and Integrity Update we consider various updates from the CCC, and
Proposed National Electricity Market (NEM) changes to accelerate VPPs – what it means for retail electricity businesses and aggregators
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has recently proposed a draft electricity rule that presents a significant opportunity
Oliver Hume decision – Independent investors charged with aggregated landholder duty on capital raising
The Victorian Court of Appeal has recently handed down its unanimous decision in Oliver Hume Property Funds (Broad
Gadens Regulatory Recap – 21 August 2024
This edition of the Gadens Regulatory Recap highlights recent developments from ASIC, APRA, OAIC, ACCC, and Treasury including
