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On 31 January 2006, the federal government’s Australian Government Regulation Taskforce (taskforce) issued its report, Reducing the Regulatory Burden on Business. This report immediately places Australia in the middle of a global debate and movement for regulatory reform—cutting down on unnecessary regulatory burdens by adopting a principled approach to regulation of markets.

Time and time again, the statutory minority oppression regime under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act) is a relevant issue that shows up in different forums.

Continuous disclosure obligations apply to listed companies and some unlisted companies.

How international humanitarian law and private security fit within the framework of responsible business conduct.

Directors should consider if the proposed action is legal, if it is ethical and whether it supports the company's values.

Traditionally, Australian courts have held that shareholders alleging corporate contraventions of prohibitions on misleading conduct must demonstrate that they were aware of, and directly relied on, the corporate misconduct.

The tide of regulation is sweeping across cybersecurity, one of the biggest risk issues faced by businesses today.

Explore how emerging technologies and evolving regulatory frameworks are reshaping the legal landscape. This multimedia publication examines the intersection of innovation and legal practice, offering insights into the transformative forces affecting the profession.

APRA has released a discussion paper outlining proposed amendments to the general insurance framework relating to Direct Offshore Foreign Investors (DOFIs).

The Takeovers Panel (Panel) recently decided that a holding of cash settled equity swaps which exceeds five per cent (by itself or together with physical holdings) needs to be disclosed.

The article set out key lessons for companies, directors, market participants and investors about corporate governance.

Before the parties can complete a sale of the business, there are several key steps they must take.

The following analysis provides an outline of Australia's key regulatory reforms and examines the 2011 AGM season.

Perhaps an ethical corporate culture consistent with internationally-recognised human rights norms is a necessary model.

The Corporations Legislation Amendment (Simpler Regulatory System) Act 2007 amends the Corporations Act in a number of areas, including company reporting, corporate governance and fundraising.

Partners Sophie Parr, Anna White and Kate Gill-Herdman examine Australia's mandatory climate reporting regime, exploring the practical challenges faced by Group 1 reporters in their first reporting cycle. The discussion covers directors' duties, ASIC's early observations on reporting quality, and the heightened greenwashing risks arising from inconsistencies between sustainability reports and financial statements.

Disputes can erode value long before they reach a courtroom. Regulatory scrutiny, class actions and public investigations can affect reputation, investor confidence, and business performance.