FMCG Express | September 2023 Edition
In this edition of FMCG Express we consider the practicalities of implementing UCT regime required changes, recent ACCC enforcement activity and consider what risks ‘greenwashing’ can pose for our clients. We also touch on employer obligations regarding psychosocial safety and hazards, the Retail Award and other legislative changes. Partner Breanna Davies and the Gadens team […]
ReadmoreUnmasking errors – the TGA’s post-market face mask review
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has recently had to make amends after releasing information about surgical face masks sponsored by M House Pty Ltd (M House) without authority under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth) (Act). The Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) saw a rapid rise of medical device inclusions in the wake of […]
ReadmoreGadens Regulatory Recap – 5 September 2023
This edition of the Gadens’ Regulatory Recap highlights recent developments from ASIC, APRA, OAIC, ACCC, RBA and Treasury, including various enforcement actions taken by the regulators. ASIC ASIC welcomes appointment of three Commissioners: The Australian Securities Investments Commision (ASIC) has announced the appointment of three Commissioners to further strengthen their team. The newly appointed Commissioners […]
ReadmoreGadens Regulatory Recap – 25 August 2023
This edition of the Gadens’ Regulatory Recap highlights recent developments from ASIC, APRA, AFCA, OAIC, ACCC, RBA, AUSTRAC and Treasury, including various enforcement actions taken by the regulators. ASIC ASIC extends transitional relief for 12 months for foreign financial services providers: ASIC is, again, extending transitional relief for foreign financial services providers (FFSPs) for a […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – July 2023
This edition of the National Integrity Spotlight considers the Senate inquiry into consulting services, the latest updates from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), recent Australian Federal Police operations, the Australian Institute of Criminology report into cybercrime, the Fraud and Corruption Plan issued by the Department of Health, and recent Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) proceedings. We also […]
ReadmoreGadens Regulatory Recap – 8 August 2023
This edition of the Gadens’ Regulatory Recap highlights recent developments from ASIC, APRA, AFCA, OAIC, ACCC, ATO, AUSTRAC and Treasury, including various enforcement actions taken by the regulators, and regulatory guidance relating to scams. ASIC 1. ASIC warns of further action against market misconduct: ASIC has issued a warning that the strong enforcement action relating […]
ReadmoreGadens Regulatory Recap – 25 July 2023
This edition of the Gadens’ Regulatory Recap highlights recent developments from ASIC, APRA, AUSTRAC, ACCC, ATO and Treasury, including important FAR updates and details on regulation of AI and treatment of high-risk crypto exchanges. ASIC ASIC’s greenwashing antidote of transparency and meaningful disclosure: From June 2022 to March 2023, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – June 2023
This edition of the National Integrity Spotlight considers all that has been happening since the commencement of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on 1 July 2023, the final report from the Robodebt Royal Commission, the historic penalty in AUSTRAC’s case against Crown, the findings of Independent Commission Against Corruption’s (ICAC) investigation into the former NSW […]
ReadmoreGadens Regulatory Recap – 12 July 2023
This edition of the Gadens’ Regulatory Recap highlights recent developments from ASIC, APRA, AUSTRAC, ACCC and Treasury, and updates on measures including the climate-related financial disclosure regime, de-banking, the ALRC Interim Report C on financial services legislation, and a FAR update. ASIC ASIC warns super trustees to consolidate duplicate member accounts: On 29 June 2023, […]
ReadmoreGadens Regulatory Recap – 27 June 2023
This edition of the Gadens’ Regulatory Recap considers a series of updates from ASIC, APRA, AUSTRAC, ACMA and Treasury exploring a number of significant policy and legislative updates, as well as details on the latest enforcement actions being taken by the regulators. ASIC ASIC invites entities to assess their cyber resilience: ASIC has invited ASIC-regulated […]
ReadmoreNational Integrity Spotlight – May 2023
This edition of the National Integrity Spotlight considers an investigation into foreign bribery conducted by the AFP, developments in the AAT, recently released statistics relating to fraud against the Commonwealth, guidance from the Australian Government on ‘insider threats’, Commonwealth PID reform, the introduction of the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Foreign Bribery) Bill 2023 and potential referrals […]
ReadmoreDigital Tools and Medical Devices used for mental health – is yours a regulated medical device?
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) recently released guidance on digital tools and medical devices for the mental health sector (Guide).[1] The Guide aims to clarify whether software-based medical devices, products, services and tools used in the mental health sector (collectively, digital mental health products) are regulated by the TGA. Prior to the Guide, information about […]
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