Introduction
BUILD RESILIENCE – MANAGE RISK – INCIDENT
RESPONSE
The fast pace of regulatory change in Australia continues in
2019. This report sets out a summary of the key regulatory trends
that are confronting our clients across our key sectors of
insurance, energy, trade, transport and infrastructure.
By international standards, Australia is one of the most
regulated economies in the world. This year's publication is
designed to provide you with an overview of the most pressing
regulatory issues that businesses operating in Australia need to be
aware of, and to provide practical advice as to what businesses
should be doing to manage these issues. Given the release of the
Final Report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the
Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry this
edition includes a special feature on the regulation of fi nancial
services industries. Also profi led are a number of developments
affecting the regulation of