The Australian Treasury has released a consultation paper on implementing a 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts, announced in the 2026-27 Budget. This comprehensive analysis examines the proposed framework's implications, including CGT rollover relief for restructuring, treatment of corporate beneficiaries facing effective double taxation, and the complex interplay between federal tax law, trust law, and state transfer duty obligations.

This edition discusses the latest legal, regulatory and project updates in Blockchain and Digital Law.

Various articles covering up to date news from the Blockchain sector.

A new PLSL scheme for South Australian community service sector workers starts soon. What does it cover?

Senior leaders from Australia's not-for-profit sector gathered to discuss the evolving challenges and opportunities facing their organisations in 2026. The boardroom lunch explored critical issues including governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, workforce sustainability, NDIS reform, and the strategic implications of artificial intelligence and data management for charitable organisations navigating an increasingly complex operating environment.

Questions & answers relating to the drafting of commercial contracts.

The Code establishes protections for small businesses who have unintentionally underpaid their employees.

7 of the recommendations from the Respect@Work Report have been implemented & are discussed here.

Public Hearing 20 was conducted virtually and concentrated on case studies relating to people living with disability.

Consultants need to be aware of their exposure to liability for construction cost blow outs.

The final report focuses on key areas affecting the competitiveness of technology, finance and digital asset industries.

This is a major development for anyone operating in the crypto space or dealing with digital assets in Australia.

This issue of Blockchain Bites brings you the latest legal, regulatory and project updates in blockchain and digital law.

The latest legal, regulatory and project updates in Blockchain and Digital Law.

Interesting articles relating to blockchain and digital law.

Glimpse into how ASIC views the application of existing financial services laws to crypto-assets & related businesses.

Australian directors face a new frontier of personal liability through "stepping-stone" claims, where shareholders use a company's regulatory breach as the foundation to pursue directors for failing to prevent corporate wrongdoing. This emerging litigation strategy, backed by well-funded private litigants, threatens to expose directors to penalties worth tens of millions of dollars, fundamentally reshaping the risk landscape for corporate governance in Australia.

Federal Government has introduced into Parliament the bill for its first tranche of amendments to the Privacy Act.

Recent decision provides clarity on key legal principles relevant to the financial services licensing regime in Australia.

The latest legal, regulatory and project updates in Blockchain and Digital Law.