Enforcement of questionable foreign judgments in Australia

Australia's autonomous sanctions regime has continued to evolve over the past 12 months. Driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions, increased global coordination and a commitment...

Questions and answers relating to the enforcement of foreign judgments.

The ICC is calling on governments to launch new e-commerce negotiations ahead of the WTO next Ministerial Conference.

As our 3rd largest export market and 4th largest trading partner, the benefits to Australian businesses are substantial.

All businesses must proactively manage global sanctions risks through due diligence, strong controls & board-level oversight.

New Australian foreign investment rules came into force on 1 December 2015 f.

Multinational food manufacturers and operators should be prudent and careful when managing their businesses in China.

Nw developments in regards to the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards against states and state entities.

On 24 March 2026, the EU and Australia announced the conclusion of their long, drawn-out negotiations for a free trade agreement ("FTA'), together with a defence and security framework.

Businesses are advised to review their exposure to risk of sanctions breach to avoid prosecution and penalties. .

The Australian Government has released draft legislation proposing to ban non-compete clauses for workers earning below the Fair Work Act high-income threshold, currently $190,100 per year. The reforms are not yet law and are intended to commence in 2027, subject to legislation passing Parliament.

A Spent Conviction Order can limit when a criminal conviction must be disclosed, but it does not erase the conviction. Understanding when disclosure is still required for employment, overseas travel, Working with Children Checks, and professional licensing is crucial for anyone with a spent conviction navigating these complex obligations.

A NSW Supreme Court decision reveals that even a properly signed and professionally drafted Will can fail if the process doesn't adequately establish that the document reflects the testator's true intentions. The case examines the critical distinction between document preparation and comprehensive estate planning, particularly relevant as online Will services become increasingly common.

Western Australian local governments face new obligations under the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024, which introduces Information Privacy Principles and mandatory serious data-breach reporting. How should councils prepare their governance frameworks, policies, and incident-response capabilities to meet these requirements by the July 2026 and January 2027 deadlines?

Australia’s privacy reforms increase the importance of privacy as a governance issue for independent schools. Boards and executive teams should understand what personal and sensitive information their school holds, how it is accessed and shared, and where monitoring technologies, third-party platforms and automated decision-making tools are used.

Before amending a trust deed, it is important to carefully review the deed to determine whether the proposed amendment is permitted and what requirements must be followed.

Discusses interest on late payments to the ATO & what your options are for reduction.

Buying property with friends or family can make home ownership more achievable, but it also creates important legal and financial obligations. Before buying, consider whether to own the property as joint tenants or tenants in common, how each person will contribute to costs, what happens if someone wants to sell or can no longer make payments, and how each owner’s interest will be dealt with if they die or want to sell. A co-ownership agreement can document each owner’s rights and responsibilities and establish a process for managing changes or disputes.

The Coalition has proposed an increase in penalties payable by directors commensurate with increases for union officials.

Pastoralists should identify the water and operational assets that matter to the station before activity begins, then ensure any access or commercial agreement clearly deals with monitoring, disruption, rehabilitation, liability and review. The legal position will depend on the mining or exploration licence (as the case may be), the pastoral lease, government policy, approvals and proposed activity, but early preparation gives a family stronger footing in discussions.