ArticleTax in the era of transparency: the ATO Justified Trust programThe purpose of the ATO's Justified Trust program is to build and maintain community confidence.AustraliaTaxCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleGeneric pharmaceuticals and competition law: the ACCC vs Pfizer proceedingsThis should provide guidance for patent holders on how to legitimately compete, on the expiry of their exclusive rights.AustraliaAntitrust/Competition LawCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleIt’s question time on alleged cartel conduct - Obeid family members must attend examinations after the ACCC’s section 155 notices are upheldThe Full Federal Court upheld the validity of compulsory examination notices issued by the ACCC to Paul and Moses Obeid.AustraliaAntitrust/Competition LawCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleA blueprint for re-regulating the tech sector: ACCC Digital Platforms Inquiry Final Report releasedArticle discusses ACCC Digital Platforms Inquiry Final Report and comments on where to from here.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleDe-risking digital marketing strategies in the COVID-19 eraHow can organisations ensure they remain compliant with the ever-changing legal landscape?AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleNew country of origin amendments to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)These amendments are intended to simplify the country of origin labelling regime to provide more clarity for businesses.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleCourt finds unregistered security interest enforceableWithout the PPSA transitional provisions, Central would not have been able to enforce its retention of title clauses.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleFirst you get the money - privately owned enterprises and the Chinese economyThe Third Plenum's has recognised the significance of a vibrant private sector to the Chinese economy.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleSchemes Of Arrangement: Sidestepping The Class Composition FightJustice Brereton’s recent decision in HMA International Ltd [2026] NSWSC 401 (HMA International) endorses two separate but interconnected schemes of arrangement for holders of the same class of ordinary shares who receive different consideration. The structure provides a practical workaround to the uncertainty of class composition and will interest private equity sponsors and others structuring transactions with rolling shareholders.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleThe role of the Chair of the board of directors: Insights from ASIC v Mitchell (No 2)The Court gave guidance on the role and responsibilities of the Chair of the board of directors in an Australian company.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleThinking about a break up? Five lessons to make your demerger a successOur five key lessons will help you navigate the path to a successful company break up, spinoff or demerger in Australia.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleWhen a security interest beats legal title - only under the PPSAExactly 18 months after the PPSA came into force on 30 January 2012, Australia's first major case on the PPSA was delivered.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleOff-Shore Outsourcing: Reap The Benefits But Avoid The PerilsOutsourcing business functions to providers in lower cost countries is now a commercial imperative to stay competitive.AustraliaEmployment and HRCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleAre there ‘real changes’ ahead for Australia’s mining sector?The mining sector will closely monitor the implementation of election promises, with a broader promise of 'real change'.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleInsights and trends for the leading edge of the resources industryThis is a monthly update of recent announcements, news and legislation relating to the resources industry in Australia.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleMining and oil and gas safety prosecutions set to rise in the WestIt seems likely to be a significant rise in safety-related prosecutions in WA's energy and resources sector in 2014.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleNSW to tighten rules on regional electricity generation projectsNSW recently proposed changes to the planning rules for wind and solar projects on the outskirts of regional cities. AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleQld Supreme Court breathes new life into proposed Stage 3 expansion of New Acland Coal mineThe Land Court has to reconsider the objections made under the EPA and the MRA in light of this judicial review decision.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleReviewing compensation for resources tenures - what's done isn't necessarily dustedCompensation for resource activities can be reviewed for a material change in circumstance and may increase or decrease.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleWhere next for New Acland coal mine Stage 3 expansion project?The Land Court's decision was ruled invalid because of apprehended bias, so New Acland faces another lengthy hearing. AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesCorrs Chambers Westgarth