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Herbert Smith Freehills advises Tasmanian Government on operation of Hobart Private Hospital
Herbert Smith Freehills has advised the State of Tasmania on a new contract for Healthscope Limited to operate Hobart Private Hospital for a further 20 …
The ACCC pilots its first ‘effect test’ in misuse of market power proceedings
On 6 December 2019, the ACCC launched its first enforcement proceedings under the new ‘effects test’ prohibition on misuse of market power. The …
The ACCC continues its push on personal information
The recommendations in the ACCC’s final report on loyalty schemes have implications for all businesses that collect and use personal informationThe …
ACCC’s game changing digital platforms final report: 5 things you need to know
The ACCC is at the forefront of the global debate on the implications and consequences of digital platforms for competition and consumers. In its final …
The Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme has commenced: Are you required to register?
Australia’s “Transparency Register” under the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme is now live, with the time to register arrangements in existence at …
Financial Advice and Distribution
The Final Report of the Royal Commission has been released and its recommendations will fundamentally change financial advice and the distribution of …
The Regulators
The Final Report has been released and for those who followed the public hearings, the recommendations are not surprising. The regulators, ASIC and APRA, …
New legislation encourages employers to proactively address historic SG shortfalls
The Minister for Revenue and Financial Services has announced a proposed 12 month Superannuation Guarantee (SG) amnesty to incentivise employers to …
Australia not prepared for driverless cars, according to Herbert Smith Freehills
Australia risks falling behind the rest of the world in preparing for the rise of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs), according to international …
Australia: Labour hire licensing update
Many resources companies utilise labour hire workers, or their contractors do. It is therefore important to keep abreast of recent legislative activity …
PJC Report on the Life Insurance Industry
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services has now completed its report on the life insurance industry, recommending …
Businesses now need to report on their data breaches
From 22 February 2018, as part of their privacy compliance measures, Australian businesses and government agencies will need to be ready to report on …
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