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Perspectives on law, business and regulation.
Workplace & Employment,Employment Contracts, Policies & Procedures, and Award Interpretations,Employment Disputes,Workplace Health & Safety,Commercial & Corporate
19 August 2026
On 28 July 2026, Ben Carroll was sworn in as the 50th Premier of Victoria, following the resignation of Jacinta Allan, who had championed the work from home policy. Within days, and after meeting business groups, the new Premier confirmed that the Government would consider "sensible changes" to the Bill as it moves through Parliament. A Victorian State election follows on 28 November 2026.
Workplace & Employment Litigation,Employment Contracts, Policies & Procedures, and Award Interpretations,Employment Disputes
29 May 2026
As we approach mid-year, many Australian subsidiaries of multinational corporations and foreign entities registered in Australia should be preparing their modern slavery statements. This article examines the reporting obligations under Australian laws, including the critical issue of revenue consolidation that often catches foreign-owned entities by surprise. The Reporting Obligation Australia’s Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (the “Act”) requires entities to submit annual modern slavery statements if they meet the revenue threshold.
Corporate and Commercial Disputes,Corporate & M&A,Corporate Governance
27 February 2026
1. Overview of the Reforms Significant changes to Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime are taking effect under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Act 2024 (the Amendment Act) and the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Rules 2025 (the Rules). These reforms represent a fundamental shift toward an outcomes-based, risk-oriented framework, aligned with international standards set by the Financial Action Task Force.
