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Guide for how to maximise collections, reduce losses and get your business in shape before 30 June.

The fact that you're a very big company doesn't mean you needn't follow the legal rules for the execution of documents. The lesson for companies, therefore, is the importance of ensuring that documents are properly executed.

Treasury's September 2026 Financial Innovation Strategy highlights Australia's need for a more innovative and competitive financial system. As major reforms across AML/CTF, payments, digital assets, privacy and AI governance take effect, Australian FinTechs face a critical decision about when and how to invest in legal capability.

Changes to the taxation of employee share and option plans in Australia have caused many businesses to re-think the best ways to attract, retain and motivate staff. New laws effective from 1 July 2009 have created a need to review and reconsider employee share schemes. To avoid the complexity and uncertainty associated with traditional employee share and option schemes, consideration should be given to "phantom" share plans.

Company directors must take an active interest in company operations and ensure best practice corporate governance.

The ASX proposed to update its corporate governance regime when it released two consultation papers with recommendations.

ASIC's report covers regulation of fundraising transactions, mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance and experts.

Businesses should regularly review their insurance policies and consider the scope of cover and existing policy limits.

Culture is a term that we all understand to mean the shared set of values or assumptions that reflect the underlying mind-set of an organisation.

The Foreign and Investment Review Board (FIRB) has just released a new foreign investment policy, which sets out its approach when assessing foreign investment applications under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975. Among other things, the policy defines the term ‘foreign governments and their related entities’, and outlines the factors FIRB will take into account when considering if a proposed investment is contrary to Australia’s national interest.

Business need for strong oversight backed by robust processes and controls tailored to the particular circumstances.

The main operative provisions of the financial reporting and governance requirements are contained in the regulations.

These speakers at a recent Local Government Forum shared important experiences and lessons for good decision making.

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has commenced a review of the small and medium enterprise, mid-cap and micro-cap equity markets, aimed at, amongst other things, better meeting the needs of issuers and investors based in Western Australia.

From 1 July 2027, Director Identification Numbers will become mandatory for all director-related reporting in Australia, fundamentally changing how companies manage appointments...

Buyers are focused on sustainable and ethical opportunities, and how to achieve maximum value for ESG risks.

Australia's AML/CTF reforms take effect on 1 July 2026, requiring real estate agents, property developers, accounting firms, law firms and other newly captured entities to demonstrate full compliance. Are you prepared with the necessary risk assessments, documented programs, trained staff, operational systems and AUSTRAC enrolment to meet the critical 29 July 2026 deadline?

Discusses the critical areas that every business should be reviewing & updating regularly.