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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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The Startup Series | Funding startups with SAFEs: What you need to know
This is the first article in The Startup Series – a collection of short articles covering key concepts for early...
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Embedded networks: AER proposes further reform of exemptions framework
The regulatory environment for embedded networks in Australia is changing significantly. In 2025, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) released its...
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Coordination in a crisis: ACCC receives extended authorisation powers
On 13 May 2026, and with limited prior notice, the Federal Government introduced into the Senate the Competition and Consumer...
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Consumer Express | May 2026 Edition
In the May 2026 edition of Consumer Express, we unpack the legal developments most relevant to businesses operating in an...
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The experiments continue: R&D incentive design after Budget 2026
There is a quiet but profound shift embedded in the 2026 Budget’s R&D Tax Incentive (R&DTI) reforms. It is another...
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ACCC v Coles: When ‘Was/Now’ pricing crosses the line
The Federal Court’s recent judgment in Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd provides a detailed,...
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Changes to enforcement powers: NSW Supreme Court decision affects the ATO’s ability to recover tax debts
The NSW Supreme Court has delivered a significant decision affecting the Australian Tax Office’s (ATO) ability to recover tax debts...
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Doubled maximum penalties for competition and consumer law breaches raise compliance stakes
In response to rising fuel prices, the Federal Government has significantly increased the financial consequences of not complying with Australian...
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