The Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2026 (NSW), introduced into the NSW Legislative Assembly on 20 October 2026, proposes to establish a new scheme of court orders, called workplace protection orders ...

Extending approvals: applications to extend an approval will need more identifying detail and, for projects referred after the reforms commence, evidence that the extension is consistent with the ...

In July 2026, amendments were made to the Framework to introduce new standards related to anti-racism and governance. In relation to anti-racism, universities must develop and maintain a safe and ...

Changes are on the horizon for mid-market private companies. The Government has released draft regulations to double the financial thresholds for "large" proprietary companies - the first increase ...

ASIC has achieved a third successful enforcement outcome for cybersecurity failures in ASIC v Fortnum Private Wealth [2026] NSWSC 1252, obtaining a $1.35 million penalty for admitted contraventions of ...

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered its definitive phase on 1 January 2026, making embedded carbon now a direct cost for Australian companies doing business with Europe.[1] At ...

On 26 August 2026, National Cabinet affirmed the Commonwealth's plan to legislate national artificial intelligence laws and mandatory standards for large data centres. The endorsement turns a ...

The Treasurer has delivered the most significant Federal Budget Australia has seen since the days of Paul Keating. In last night's Budget, the Treasurer unveiled a series of major revenue measures ...

The "same job, same pay" framework introduced by the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 (Cth) amends the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) to empower the Fair Work Commission to order ...

Get your 5 Minute Fix of major projects and construction news. This issue: we look at the risks of contract novation mid-project, security of payment decisions involving suspension rights and building ...

The New South Wales Court of Appeal has clarified the scope of landowners' right of access to a public road pursuant to section 6 of the Roads Act 1993 (NSW) (Roads Act). The Court in Clifffall Pty ...