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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 MoreEmployee Share Schemes are about to be simpler to administer as regulations announced in the Federal Budget for 2022-23 come into effect. These changes include changes to disclosure requirements and removal of a taxing point for leaving employees.
Read MoreThe ability to hold virtual company meetings including annual general meetings (AGMs) has been temporarily revived in time for the AGM season.
Read MoreGiven the ongoing lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is welcome news that companies can once again electronically execute documents under section 127 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Corporations Act).
Read MoreThe Treasury has released an exposure draft bill "Treasury Laws Amendment (Measures for Consultation) Bill 2021: Use of technology for meetings and related amendments" (the Draft Bill) to permanently amend the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Act).
Read MoreWith the end of the financial year fast approaching, many company directors (and their accountants!) are feeling the pressure of their financial reporting obligations.
Read MoreOn 1 June 2021, the Federal Government released amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct (the Code).
The amended Code will place heavier burdens on Franchisors in an effort to level the playing field for Franchisees.
Read MoreThe temporary relief which allowed companies to hold meetings virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic lapsed on 21 March 2021. While it was anticipated that Parliament would extend those measures, this has not happened.
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