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Australian M&A: A review of 2025 and outlook for 2026
In 2025, Gadens’ Corporate team advised on over 50 M&A transactions totalling more than AUD3.8 billion. This marked
Australia’s evolving AI governance landscape: Regulatory changes set to impact employers
The furious pace of the adoption of AI at scale has represented a significant regulatory challenge to society,
Return to the office: Can employees be directed back into the office?
Background The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has found that an employer’s decision to dismiss an employee on the
Payday Super: Summary of key changes
On 1 July 2026, the Federal Government’s long-anticipated Payday Super reforms will come into effect, fundamentally altering the
New prohibitions on unfair trading practices on the horizon
Following the release of two Decision Regulation Impact Statements (DRISs) in December that proposed significant reforms to the
Facial recognition technology on trial
On 4 February 2026, the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) delivered its long-awaited decision in Bunnings Group Limited
Building certainty on Victoria’s Developer Bond scheme
The summer holiday season has not slowed down progress of the proposed domestic building reforms in Victoria. Draft
No more broken toys: DOCA flexibility powers Toys “R” Us restructure
The Federal Court of Australia recently reaffirmed the flexibility of the Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA) regime under
NSW planning system reforms: What developers need to know
Amendments to the Environmental Planning and Assessment (EP&A) Act that have commenced Our Planning and Environment team has
Battle of the Brands: Bed Bath ‘N’ Table Triumphs in Landmark High Court Decision
In Bed Bath ‘N’ Table v Global Retail Brands Australia Pty Ltd HCA 50, the High Court of
Mandatory merger rules are now set
The final ground rules for Australia’s mandatory, suspensory merger notification regime are now set following the Australian Government’s
Public works can be a real nuisance: Liability risks for public infrastructure
In an important judgment for public authorities procuring major infrastructure works, the High Court has held that, absent
