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On 15 October 2025, the Federal Government announced proposed changes to the new mandatory Merger Control Regime commencing on 1 January 2026.
Under the current framework, failure to properly comply with the new mandatory Merger Control Regime will automatically void a transaction. The Government has indicated that it plans to amend these automatic voiding provisions while still maintaining incentives for compliance with the mandatory notification requirements.
Read MoreAustralia’s new mandatory merger control regime is on the horizon. From 1 January 2026, certain transactions must be notified to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and cleared before completion.
A voluntary opt-in period is now open and runs until 31 December 2025. This is a critical window to plan ahead.
These changes represent the most significant shift in Australian merger control in decades. Proactive planning will be critical to avoid costly delays and surprises.
Read MoreOur workplace relations and safety practice group, headed by partners, Peter Wright, a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Commercial and Business Law and Dean Schubert, a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Employment and Industrial Law, provide specialist workplace relations and safety advice to and advocacy on behalf of our clients.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to announce the promotion of Dean Schubert to Partner at Brown Wright Stein, effective today, 1 July 2025.
Read MoreAs the pressure of the end of financial year abates, it's crucial to not overlook significant workplace changes commencing today, 1 July 2025.
Read MoreASIC has released updated guidance clarifying how companies and registered schemes can conduct virtual and hybrid shareholder meetings, reinforcing that shareholders attending meetings virtually must have an equal opportunity to participate.
Read MoreEarlier this year, the ACCC conducted a sweep of more than 2,000 Australian retail websites and found that some businesses had return policies and website terms and conditions that potentially contravened the law.
The ACCC issued several warnings to businesses to change their policies, terms and conditions.
Read MoreThe Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2024 (Bill) has been passed by Parliament. The Bill overhauls Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime, and extends the regime to certain 'high-risk' services provided by lawyers, accountants, trust and company service providers, real estate professionals, and dealers in precious metals and stones.
Read MoreA recent case in New South Wales has highlighted an important payroll tax risk for businesses operating through related companies. The decision in Chief Commissioner of State Revenue v E Group Security Pty Ltd (No 2) [2022] NSWCA 259 demonstrates how arrangements within corporate groups can trigger payroll tax liabilities under the Payroll Tax Act 2007 (NSW).
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