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Proposed ACCC reforms ‘will make the merger clearance process more challenging’, says partner
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled what he calls “the biggest reforms to Australia’s merger settings in almost 50...
11 October 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Politics
New cyber legislation to help Australia ‘keep pace with emerging threats’, minister says
Australia is set to enable mandatory reporting of ransom payments and new standards for smart devices with its...
11 October 2024
By Daniel Croft
Politics
Lawyer’s report finds ‘systemic’ racism at ABC
ABC’s managing director has apologised to current and former employees of the national broadcaster who have...
02 October 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Politics
The roadmap for reforming children’s justice outcomes in Australia
A minister for children and ratification of a United Nations convention are two of numerous recommendations from the...
02 October 2024
By Grace Robbie
Politics
QIRC adds new commissioner
A new commissioner has been appointed to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC), bringing decades of...
30 September 2024
By Lauren Croft
Politics
Full Federal Court dismisses FOI appeal in ‘win for democracy and open government’
An appeal, brought by Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to shield ministerial documents from being sought via freedom of...
27 September 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Politics
RBA reveals September 2024 cash rate call
Last week, the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point – the first cut for Americans since...
24 September 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Politics
New laws ensure ‘courts aren’t just the realm of a wealthy few’
The A-G, unions, and the legal assistance sector are celebrating the passage of the Costs Protection Bill, which...
23 September 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Politics
Australia should ‘be the adult in the room’ on AI regulation
While looming Californian legislation sparks debate over safety and innovation, Australia will do well to maintain a...
13 September 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Politics
Electoral processes must be safeguarded, says NSW Law Society
Ahead of this weekend’s local elections in NSW, the president of the Law Society of NSW has urged the state...
11 September 2024
By Grace Robbie