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OAIC sweep highlights ad-tech privacy risks: Determinations against Medmate and Monash IVF’s use of tracking pixels
OAIC sweep highlights ad-tech privacy risks: determinations against Medmate and Monash IVF’s use of tracking pixels The Office of the...
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Game of chance: July 2026 permit fee changes
Australian trade promotion regulators have increased permit application fees, effective 1 July 2026. Here is a practical refresher on where...
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ACCC blocks Coles’ proposed Kalgoorlie supermarket: Implications for shopping centre developers, owners and managers
The ACCC has determined that Coles must not put into effect its proposed acquisition of a leasehold interest for a...
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Rent review caps upheld under the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic)
Landlords and tenants negotiating Victorian retail leases gain clarity on the use of rent caps. On 16 June 2026, the...
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The new Domestic Gas Reservation Scheme: What it means for LNG and gas supply in Australia
On 7 May 2026, the Commonwealth government announced the design of a new East Coast Gas Reservation Scheme, marking the...
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The Startup Series | Capital raising exemptions
This article is the fourth article in The Startup Series – a collection of short articles covering key concepts that...
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The Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026: A new framework for building approvals and oversight of building work in NSW
The NSW Government introduced the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 (NSW) (Building Approvals Bill) that proposes a fundamental restructuring...
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The Startup Series | What are shareholders’ agreements and why should my business have one?
This is the third article in The Startup Series – a collection of short articles covering key concepts for early...
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Small businesses as the next frontier: Treasury consults on extending the unfair trading ban
The Federal Government has released a consultation paper examining whether the forthcoming unfair trading practices prohibition should be extended to...
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Corruption and Integrity Update – June 2026
In this edition of the Queensland Corruption and Integrity Update, we consider the recent PCCC hearings and review a number...
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Insolvency & Restructuring Review 2026-27
Introduction In this article, we review developments in restructuring and insolvency in Australia over the course of 2025, discuss the...
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The Startup Series: Ordinary shares vs preference shares – what founders give up and why it matters
This is the second article in The Startup Series – a collection of short articles covering key concepts for early...
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