A practical guide to Part 2J.3 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), examining the scope of ‘financial assistance’, the statutory exemptions and the operation of the ‘whitewash’ approval process.
Building Bill 2024 (NSW) marks the most significant reform of building and construction regulation in 40 years. This article outlines the key licensing, regulatory and compliance changes and considers their practical implications for builders, consultants and insurers.
The Court of Appeal has refused leave to appeal, confirming that development conditions requiring a developer to pay for water and sewerage non-trunk infrastructure were validly imposed.
Recent legislative reforms in Western Australia, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory have reshaped institutional liability for child abuse following the High Court’s decision in Bird v DP. This article compares the key statutory approaches and outlines the practical implications for organisations operating across jurisdictions.
The NSW Land and Environment Court’s remitter decision in Goldmate confirms the proper approach to public purpose and causation in compulsory acquisition matters, with significant implications for landowners and acquiring authorities across the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.
Proposed reforms ahead of the November 2026 Victorian election signal a shift in how working from home may be regulated. The changes could have important implications for employers, including new compliance obligations and an increased risk of discrimination‑based claims.
