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- Abduction and kidnapping offences, penalties and laws: Complete guide
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Civil Liability: New Inquiry – Small business insurance.
The Australian Parliament (Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services) has announced a small business insurance inquiry, with submissions due by 6 March 2026 and a reporting date of 27 October 2026. The Insurance Council of Australia recently published a discussion paper on “a sustainable public liability insurance market” raising issues which may be...
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Open for opportunity: Taking charge of the future of our financial markets
On 5 November 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) issued a copy of the speech that its Chair Joe Longo gave to the National Press Club, and also released a report entitled Advancing Australia’s evolving capital markets: Discussion paper response (REP 823). In the speech, Mr Longo discussed the modernisation of Australia’s markets,...
- When Franchising Independence Becomes Illusion: Section 15AA And The Franchise Relationship
- How long can I be on worker's compensation in NSW?
- Set-off clauses under fire: Federal Court reshapes salary arrangements
- Bird strike - Driver left with nobody to sue
- Shareholder Disapproval: ASX Proposes Shareholder Approval Requirements For Mergers And Takeovers
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Breaking Down the Average Cost of Family Court Trial in Australia
Many people worry about the average cost of a family court trial when facing separation or divorce. Going to trial in family court can be emotionally and financially demanding. While every case is unique, certain factors influence how much a trial may cost. Understanding these costs helps families prepare and make informed choices. What Is...
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Albanese Government consults on foreign investment framework reforms
On 31 October 2025, the Government issued a discussion paper on foreign investment framework reforms. In 2024, the Government announced policy and practice reforms to make Australia’s foreign investment settings work better for investors, the national interest and the economy. The Government now believes that further reforms are now required to continue its streamlining and...