Australia’s New Merger Laws From 1 July 2025
John Bennett
July 2, 2025
From 1 July 2025, Australia has started the transition to a scheme involving mandatory notifications of certain mergers and acquisitions.
From 1 July 2025, Australia has started the transition to a scheme involving mandatory notifications of certain mergers and acquisitions.
The Fair Work Commission has released their annual update for workplace and employment law. Here’s what employers need to know about the changes.
Renovating your apartment can improve your quality of life and increase the value of your property. Conducting renovations without approval, however, can lead to significant unnecessary costs and stress.
With the Labor Party’s win at the recent federal election, there’s been growing speculation in the media that the Albanese government will re-introduce and seek passage of the “Division 296 Bill” into law soon.
The Commercial Team at Coleman Greig Lawyers have been assisting clients with a recent surge in sophisticated scam emails impersonating trade mark attorneys and IP professionals.
Have a neighbour whose dog won’t stop barking? Or perhaps one who frequently has loud late-night parties? Whether it’s parties or pets, or trees or fences, disputes with neighbours arise in a variety of different ways.
End of financial year is approaching and it’s time to clear outstanding debts, tighten cash flow and prepare your account.
Understand the tax implications when moving overseas. This Tax Article covers Australian assets and residency essentials.
The family law system has always been considered to be one of the friendliest for self-represented litigants. The Courtroom protocol is a little laxer, the jargon a little less heavy and the Court officials a little more understanding. So, you may ask – why the need for a family lawyer?
Last year, the NSW Government announced a series of significant Transport Oriented Development (TOD) planning changes, aimed at increasing the housing density across NSW. With the potential for 138,000 additional dwellings, the areas identified for TOD changes are likely to be appealing to developers.
Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act in NSW were passed in October last year. With the changes yet to come into effect, this article outlines the key changes including limit on rent increases, bans on background check fees for rental applicants and making it easier for tenants to have pets.
Significant regulatory changes under the Franchising Code kick in on 1 April 2025. Franchisors should urgently review their franchise agreements and processes to ensure that they will meet the new obligations.
A national survey conducted in 2024 by the Australian Human Rights Commission revealed significant gaps amongst Australian adults in understanding and utilising Enduring Powers of Attorney. However, an Enduring Power of Attorney is a critical part of estate planning in making sure that your wishes are met.
The slightest whiff of a security interest under the Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA) always brings the risk of opportunistic claims. Last financial year, the Courts dealt with a number of these claims. This article provides an overview of four of these matters.
The verdict is in! In a decision handed down this week, the Commissioner of Taxation’s appeal in a dispute with Bendel has been thrown out by the Federal Court
What happens where an employer ‘botches’ an investigation and dismissal process? A recent High Court case has shed some light…and provides a useful reminder about the importance of following due process.
With 2025 well and truly underway, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its 2024-2025 areas of focus. Released on 31 January 2025, it outlines
As scams cause growing financial losses in Australia, the government is responding with the Scams Prevention Framework Bill.
There has been reaffirmation that the burden of proof rests with the taxpayer with the recent ruling by the Full Federal Court.
When a Family Law dispute hits the court, one of, if not the most important, individuals in the outcome is the Judge who will determine it. However, it isn’t uncommon for one of the parties to dislike the Judge involved.
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