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Foreign Investment in Australia: A Guide for Chinese and Hong Kong Investors
Chinese and Hong Kong investors enjoy favourable FIRB thresholds under Ch AFTA – but face intensifying scrutiny in critical minerals and infrastructure. Here’s what state-linked capital, private investors, and dealmakers need to…
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Foreign Investment in Australian M&A: FIRB’s Requirements in 2026
Australia’s foreign investment rules are shifting fast — from sharpened FIRB scrutiny of sensitive sectors to a new mandatory ACCC merger regime from 2026. Here’s what dealmakers need to know.
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WHISTLEBLOWING IN AUSTRALIA PART II: What good whistleblowing compliance looks like
Following on from Part I (legal framework and the common pitfalls for employers and employees), we now consider the traits of a good, effective and safe compliance framework.
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WHISTLEBLOWING IN AUSTRALIA PART I: The law, the compliance gap and what KPMG, TerraCom and Boyle teach us
In this two-part article, we will delve into the legal treatment of whistleblowing and speaking up in Australia, dissect case studies showcasing the most common pitfalls for both, employers and employees, and…
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AI in the Workplace — Legal Risks Employers Aren’t Thinking About
Artificial intelligence has arrived in the workplace. Not in a distant, theoretical sense — it is already here, running quietly in the background of everyday work. Employees are using ChatGPT to draft…
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Signed as a Contract or Executed as a Deed? – Rules and Potential Pitfalls
What is the difference between a contract and a deed? When should you use one or the other and what potential risks are there?
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Enforceable Restrictive Covenants In Employment Contracts – and the Upcoming Ban on Non-Compete Clauses
Following on from our previous article on Enforceable Restrictive Covenants vs Unenforceable Restraint of Trade Clauses in Commercial Contracts, this week we will focus on the treatment of restrictive covenants under Australian…
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Why You Should Insert An Arbitration Clause In Cross-Border Agreements
Australia largely lacks an international framework for mutual recognition of judgments. This is a very significant risk for businesses trading with foreign counterparties. Read more to learn how to mitigate it.
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Anti-money laundering Legislation: the upcoming changes and what you need to know.
The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Act 2024 is the most significant overhaul of financial crime laws in recent times. Find out what it means for you.
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Enforceable Restrictive Covenants vs Unenforceable Restraint of Trade Clauses In Commercial Contracts
A restrictive covenant is a contractual promise not to do something. Read this article to find out the features and potential pitfalls of restrictive covenants and how to successfully navigate them.
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Can an employee engage in coercion under the Fair Work Act?
Can an employee fall foul of s 343? Find out the facts, scenarios and limitations and how this could affect you as an employer or employee.
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Psychosocial WHS Obligations for Employers in Australia
The WHS landscape in Australia has shifted significantly, with psychosocial hazards now given the same legal weight as physical hazards. Find out what this means for employers and workers.
