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An applicant for a mining lease, other than the state applicant, must provide proof of readily available funds in its operating bank account of no less than 50% of the total projected capital costs upon lodgement of the application, as a precondition to the grant of a mining lease (section 62(a)(v)). We assume that the

Draft assessment guidelines open for consultation

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The ACCC has released its draft merger assessment guidelines (Draft Guidelines) for consultation, offering a preview of how it plans to assess mergers under the new mandatory regime (which comes into effect on 1 January 2026).
In this Insight, we highlight key aspects of the ACCC’s

Regulation and scrutiny set to intensify

11 min read

Whether it be consumer guarantees or vehicle emissions, the automotive sector continues to be highly regulated, and the target of scrutiny from regulators and private litigants alike. In this Insight, we reflect on some of the key issues facing the sector.

Class action risk regaining momentum

The QAR recommended that superannuation fund trustees should be able to provide personal advice to their members about their interests in the fund, taking into account the member’s personal circumstances, including their family situation and social security entitlements if that is relevant to the advice. The review also recommended removing the restrictions on collective charging