Knowledgehttps://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/rss-feeds/knowledgeFeed for NRF knowledgeen-AU{7BDC71ED-0F7B-4D65-924D-5E3F578868D1}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/webinars-and-events/7db5d8d1/ransomware-the-six-pillars-framework-for-responding-to-a-ransomware-attackWebinar and EventsRansomware: The Six Pillars Framework for Responding to a Ransomware Attack0.5 CPD Unit | Step into the heart of cyber chaos with Jim Lennon and Nick Abrahams for a session that will demystify the complexities of ransomware attacks. In an era where cyber threats loom larger by the day, understanding the intricacies and the realities of ransomware is crucial for executives and professionals across all sectors.Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{9F0EB4EE-79E0-4DCE-8922-B0E0B0B4E080}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/9e0e2080/challenges-to-the-validity-of-local-council-leviesPublicationChallenges to the validity of local council leviesThe way that local councils issue special levies, and deal with errors made in the passing of those levies, has come under spotlight in the recent High Court of Australia decision.Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:08:00 Z{C4581FB8-D0AF-442E-9390-BE28C5441599}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/c8fe0599/belgium-the-brand-new-eu-leader-in-the-fight-against-ecocidesPublicationBelgium, the brand-new EU leader in the fight against ecocidesOn 22 February 2024, Belgium became the EU frontrunner in the fight against ecocides by being the first EU member state to criminalise ecocide, in the new Belgian Criminal Code. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:20:03 Z{42DC7EB8-7DD1-4BBD-BF87-184E305DD26A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/481d726a/uk-pensions-briefing-the-general-code-and-scheme-governance-the-big-picturePublicationUK Pensions Briefing | The General Code and scheme governance – the big pictureThe Pensions Regulator’s General Code has arrived and will apply from March 27, 2024. In this briefing, we take a step back from the detail. We set out why the General Code really matters and how pension scheme trustees can best make it work for them.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:10:46 Z{12EB2C0B-F549-41DE-91DF-6FFE7D6DC1A6}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/webinars-and-events/1b9ef1a6/investigations-in-emea---horizon-scanningWebinar and EventsInvestigations in EMEA: Horizon scanning2024 promises to bring important changes to anti-money laundering regulation and wider financial crime legislation in the EU, UK and EMEA, along with an increasingly empowered and pro-active enforcement approach from regulators across the globe.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:45:22 Z{E3AA8159-25F4-4CE8-B512-D1DF1382A65B}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/e948265b/major-overhaul-to-environmental-legislationPublicationMajor overhaul to environmental legislation: What does it mean for you?Penalties for many environmental crimes will double under the Environment Protection Legislation Amendment (Stronger Regulation and Penalties) Bill 2024.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:04:00 Z{68DBF1FA-2278-4586-8AE1-7F91A5421DA2}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/6a861da2/attorney-generals-department-releases-public-consultation-to-combat-doxxing-through-privacy-reformsPublicationAttorney-General’s Department Releases Public Consultation to Combat ‘Doxxing’ Through Privacy ReformsThe Commonwealth Attorney-General has announced on 11 March 2024 a national consultation on laws to combat doxxing.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:29:00 Z{02225B40-A890-4634-BCA6-D44D97739CD4}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/webinars-and-events/00046cd4/new-australian-failure-to-prevent-bribery-offence-will-australias-foreign-bribery-laws-finally-biteWebinar and EventsNew Australian failure to prevent bribery offence - will Australia’s foreign bribery laws finally bite?1 CPD Unit | Join our experts from the UK, Australia and the US to discuss the implications of the new law.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{4F5BB8D9-7976-413A-9CA1-3D9BEBE579FC}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/webinars-and-events/496a19fc/financial-services-regulation-esg-series-part-2-esg-financial-services-trends-in-the-usWebinar and EventsESG financial services trends in the USIn this three-part webinar series, our team of experienced NRF lawyers and consultants, along with industry leaders and regulators, will explore the latest developments and trends within ESG regulation. This series will take a cross-jurisdictional perspective, covering ESG regulation and trends from across the globe.Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:20:38 Z{4DB61091-A4C6-4CE8-A4A5-5979D1BDF8A7}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/416858a7/accc-enforcement-and-compliance-priorities-for-2024-25PublicationACCC Chair announces enforcement and compliance priorities for 2024-25 against economic and social headwindsOn 7 March 2024, in the second year of her tenure as ACCC Chair, Gina Cass-Gottlieb unveiled the ACCC’s 2024-25 Compliance and Enforcement Priorities. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 23:51:00 Z{AFA82EC3-9844-48AC-9A68-71E1F103ACA1}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/a34c8ca1/australias-news-media-bargaining-code-what-happens-nextPublicationAustralia’s News Media Bargaining Code: What happens next?On 29 February 2024, Meta announced on its website that it will “deprecate” (i.e., discontinue) Facebook News, a dedicated tab for news content, in the United States and Australia. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 02:39:00 Z{A9FC5A94-1293-470F-A435-B3A5426713CA}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/a43f53ca/paving-the-way-for-combination-therapiesPublicationPaving the way for combination therapiesIn November 2023, the UK Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) released its Prioritisation statement on combination therapiesMon, 04 Mar 2024 23:23:00 Z{D0BDD5C8-0543-48E2-99B9-1ABDF44A8EBF}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/d8329ebf/will-australias-foreign-bribery-laws-finally-bitePublicationWill Australia’s foreign bribery laws finally bite?The Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Foreign Bribery) Bill 2023 (Cth) (the Bill) passed Federal Parliament.Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:00:00 Z{655BEF43-F406-4CAE-BE9D-5304CD03A85C}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/video/636ed85c/the-evolution-of-global-antitrustVideoThe evolution of global antitrust: What can we expect in 2024?The 2020s have raised complex and unprecedented issues, due in part to the turbulent economic and political landscape around the world, which have influenced antitrust and competition law and policy.Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:38:12 Z{9260D2EE-C292-42BC-A294-868E248DC0E9}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/9e2c40e9/pro-bono-year-in-review-2023PublicationPro Bono: Year in Review 2023At Norton Rose Fulbright Australia (NRFA), it is our privilege to be able to use our specialist legal skills to make a positive social impact.Tue, 06 Feb 2024 03:17:00 Z{D31D61ED-FCB5-43C6-99C5-DD87D2F5479F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/dd56579f/a-beginners-guide-to-the-repatriation-of-stolen-or-looted-art-and-cultural-materialPublicationA Beginners Guide to the Repatriation of Stolen or Looted Art and Cultural MaterialColonisation, war crimes and international organised crime have resulted in the unlawful movement of cultural materials and artworks from one country to another.Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:56:00 Z{87CC97D0-F809-495B-8A11-D524727DE45E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/809b145e/assessing-fair-value-insights-from-the-uk-following-implementation-of-the-consumer-dutyPublicationAssessing ‘fair value’It has been 43 months since implementation of the UK’s Consumer Duty on 31 July 2023, which requires product issuers and distributors to ‘act to deliver good customer outcomes’. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 01:28:00 Z{1DB96A3F-F3D3-4A42-9270-EB1D0A041771}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/1f320771/aspirations-for-cop28-an-australian-perspectivePublicationAspirations for COP28: An Australian perspectiveThis week the 28th climate change summit, the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) convenes in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:35:00 Z{33E83902-3A50-42CF-AA01-4D1A8CC8F4F9}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/320f14f9/navigating-tenant-external-administration-a-guide-for-landlords-part-2PublicationNavigating Tenant External Administration: A Guide for LandlordsIn Part 1 of this series, we described how the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) seeks, in the unfolding of a company’s administration, to balance the rights and interests of landlords against the broader objectives of an administration.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:17:00 Z{F2031967-29F9-4840-B823-0DC393CFEFB2}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/f7903fb2/financial-services-monthly-wrap-up-october-2023PublicationFinancial services monthly wrap-up: October 2023October was another busy month in the financial services regulatory space. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:03:00 Z{57718D3D-3255-48C4-8371-C31885CF1D69}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/5d541d69/virtual-justice-exploring-ais-impact-on-legal-accessibilityPublicationVirtual Justice? Exploring AI’s impact on legal accessibilityIn this article we explore what types of innovation and AI have been, and are being, developed to facilitate access to justice, the merits and potential risks and how the legal industry may react as these developments continue. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 23:46:00 Z{15A5A4BC-DCC9-4550-A39B-747151E4F2B8}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/1c90b2b8/gearing-up-for-mission-critical-apras-new-expectations-for-insurersPublicationGearing up for mission critical – APRA’s new expectations for insurersThe Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has finalised Prudential Standard CPS 230 (Operational Risk Management) (CPS 230) following a year-long industry consultation. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 03:37:00 Z{40DF57C3-4469-4B5F-929D-4EC3B08D7E18}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/439fde18/managing-the-risks-of-concussions-in-contact-sports-a-senate-inquiryPublicationManaging the risks of concussions in contact sports: A Senate inquiryIn recent years, evidence of the link between concussions and repeated head trauma sustained in contact sports, and the short and long-term impacts of such injuries.Sun, 26 Nov 2023 23:28:00 Z{9D0E023B-1E87-43AA-846D-A27D09FB05BC}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/9b7ad5bc/increased-regulation-and-a-potential-ban-on-engineered-stonePublicationIncreased regulation and a potential ban on engineered stoneIn recent years, Australia has seen a significant increase in the number of cases of silicosis and other crystalline silica (silica) related diseases in the workplace. Sun, 26 Nov 2023 23:26:00 Z{C7FCFA50-208F-4DDA-A4CC-8975760BDEE7}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/c0facee7/fasten-your-seatbelt-merger-law-reform-in-australiaPublicationFasten your seatbelts… merger law reform in AustraliaAfter much speculation, the Australian Government commenced its consultation into merger law reform on 20 November 2023 with the release of a Consultation Paper by the Competition Review Taskforce within Commonwealth Treasury. Fri, 24 Nov 2023 03:26:00 Z{E72D44F2-8E64-4930-B8A8-238A772D74E0}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/e24084e0/guidance-on-community-engagement-for-the-australian-offshore-wind-industryPublicationGuidance on community engagement for the Australian offshore wind industryThe Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner (AEIC) recently released a guidance document (Guidance) on considerations for the offshore wind industry when conducting community engagement.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 04:56:00 Z{D884637F-AB9B-43C6-9A70-C040A0EE7C3D}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/dfb60c3d/life-tips-for-the-walking-dead-an-update-on-extension-applications-for-zombiePublicationLife tips for the walking deadIn our previous article, we explored the introduction of sunsetting provisions for what are commonly referred to as ‘zombie agreements’Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:35:00 Z{A6AD48A7-0E2C-4855-8430-AFF51B83BEBD}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/a7c50ebd/trade-marks-in-the-virtual-worldPublicationTrade Marks in the Virtual WorldDigital technologies such as the metaverse, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), blockchain and augmented realities are directly influencing how we cultivate and protect various forms of intellectual property.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 23:42:00 Z{E411034F-7BD3-44D4-A7FC-F5136C3909E7}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/ef34c9e7/supporting-the-fight-against-financial-abusePublicationSupporting the fight against financial abuseA key pillar of our firm's pro bono strategy is to assist both organisations and individuals to tackle one of the most insidious forms of family violence – financial abuse.Fri, 10 Nov 2023 23:03:00 Z{5E40E706-7901-4415-8F7D-4C305ADDAD36}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/5615dd36/dont-filter-this-out-are-you-spam-act-compliantPublicationDon’t Filter This Out: Are You Spam Act Compliant?Throughout 2023, the Australian Media and Communications Authority (ACMA) has escalated its enforcement actions for non-compliance with the Spam Act 2003 (Cth) (Spam Act). Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:30:00 Z{F83AFBB8-F5BC-4ADC-9F25-50B7E5E00F7A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/f8cc5f7a/top-tips-for-managing-a-global-product-safety-incident-and-recall-processPublicationTop tips for managing a global product safety incident and recall processManaging and executing an effective global product recall can be a complex exercise from a logistical, reputational, and financial point of view. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z{347E8E4D-4ED4-40B2-ACCD-CF893255F37F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/3d42d37f/are-nfts-financial-products-in-australia-a-cryptic-definition-explainedPublicationAre NFTs ‘financial products’ in Australia? A cryptic definition explainedAlthough NFT trading volume plummeted 98% last year, the number of wallets owning at least one NFT nearly doubled. More people than ever know about NFTs, and builders remain bullish on expanding Web3’s reach across industries. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 23:45:00 Z{343389A8-2764-4F59-865B-6DAB42353DE1}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/3849bde1/new-south-wales-planning-quarterly-issue-3PublicationNew South Wales Planning QuarterlyThis is the third in a series of quarterly updates from the NSW Environment and Planning team and provides a snapshot of the key updates and upcoming legislative and policy changes in this practice area. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 03:52:00 Z{3C579095-93BA-41EA-8C91-42BF9492668D}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/35aa168d/a-case-of-deja-vuPublicationA case of déjà vu?If you are feeling a case of déjà vu after reading this headline, you are not alone. Just over two years since the unfair contract terms (UCT) regime came into effect for insurance contracts.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:27:37 Z{DC894B96-42A3-4B4E-AB29-EF079936FFE4}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/d63e9fe4/the-role-for-first-nations-cultural-laws-and-practices-in-regulating-australias-art-marketPublicationThe role for First Nations cultural laws and practices in regulating Australia’s art marketAs discussions about regulating the art and antiquity market for financial crime continue, Australia also should consider the important role First Nations cultural practices and laws can have in regulating the art industry. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 03:51:00 Z{00B46EEF-102D-42F6-9185-4236A00A2C16}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/0fd65c16/supporting-the-voice-a-matter-of-international-human-rightsPublicationSupporting the Voice: A matter of international human rightsAs a firm we support proposed the Voice to Parliament. This support is consistent with our previous public statement.Fri, 29 Sep 2023 05:06:30 Z{B5B683D5-1A62-4E27-B683-F375428A3415}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/b5273415/greater-regulation-for-australias-art-and-antiquities-market-for-aml-ctfPublicationGreater regulation for Australia’s art and antiquities market for AML/CTF?A report released earlier this year by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has encouraged debate about whether further regulation of the art and antiquities industry is required.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 01:13:09 Z{9A8E41F9-DA27-4B10-8D1C-8122939C5351}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/9970c351/this-wont-wash-the-first-nations-counterfeitPublicationThis won't wash: The First Nations counterfeitIn this article we consider the recent rise of the so-called practice of black cladding or black washing (which we suggest might be better termed culture washing) and how to mitigate against it.Thu, 17 Aug 2023 22:37:00 Z{5A1DE82E-82A3-4C2D-914E-BD8C4D163B61}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/5e3deb61/blood-antiquities-financial-crime-risks-arising-from-the-art-and-antiquity-industryPublicationBlood Antiquities: Financial crime risks arising from the art and antiquity industryThe illicit trade of art and artefacts dates back centuries and has occurred across the world.Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:52:00 Z{50F40B51-77F1-41AF-AC03-515DFD95C26A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/511f326a/comments-on-the-proposed-voice-to-parliamentPublicationComments on the proposed VoiceAs part of our pro bono commitment to supporting First Nations people in Australia, this publication provides background information about the proposed First Nations Voice in anticipation of the upcoming referendum, likely taking place later this year.Thu, 06 Jul 2023 02:28:00 Z{F324CB24-3F12-4508-8077-58C204DB66A5}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/f42876a5/offshore-wind-in-australia-the-key-legal-interfacesPublicationOffshore wind in Australia: The key legal interfacesSince the commencement of the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 (Cth) (‘OEI Act’) in June 2022, there has been a flurry of activity in the domestic offshore wind space. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 22:53:00 Z{FD8C237E-5201-4C4A-8986-AD1B2BB63945}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/fe1a6945/commonwealth-quarterly-issue-6PublicationCommonwealth Quarterly Issue 6<br/>Canberra’s winter presents a delightful combination of frosty mornings below freezing and glorious, sun-filled days. Having now hit our shortest (and coldest) day of the year and with the countdown to spring on, grab that cosy blanket (or puffer jacket) and mosey through our winter publication of the Commonwealth Quarterly.Tue, 27 Jun 2023 22:47:00 Z{523F24F8-7685-4CAA-B565-FF6BADA16CEB}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/585a5ceb/buy-now-pay-later-yes-its-about-to-be-regulated-creditPublicationBuy now, pay later – yes, it’s about to be regulated creditThe Federal Government has announced today that buy now, pay later (BNPL) products will be regulated under Australia’s consumer credit laws.Mon, 22 May 2023 03:57:00 Z{AD75F0A9-53CF-4127-AF63-5C4DA2B4A140}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/a9f73140/survey-on-carve-out-transactionsPublicationSurvey On Carve-Out Transactions in partnership with AlixPartnersCorporate carve-outs are on the rise, as more organizations need to realign and refocus. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, many industries and businesses were feeling the effects of disruptive processes and rapid change in the business environment. Tue, 02 May 2023 13:03:00 Z{F5E9A78C-ED84-4137-A436-EF1BB4CFDB31}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/fc476b31/energy-transitionPublicationEnergy transitionWhile global demand for energy continues to rise, increasing pressure to support the decarbonisation of the industry has spearheaded radical change.Tue, 03 Jan 2023 11:10:00 Z{22B511E9-6F3C-4367-A615-30F3C3AE4E3C}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/29c75e3c/esg-reportingPublicationESG reportingWe work with clients to help identify and understand their existing reporting requirements and in relation to key regulatory ESG developments coming down the line (including the EU Taxonomy, CSRD, CSDDD and ISSB).Wed, 21 Sep 2022 08:44:00 Z{7030795B-486F-4AF8-95F7-3B5E2D919DE8}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/7bf87de8/major-changes-to-the-building-code-2016-now-in-forcePublicationMajor changes to the Building Code 2016 now in forceThe Code for the Tendering and Performance of Building Work 2016 (Code) has been significantly amended by the Code for the Tendering and Performance of Building Work Amendment Instrument 2022 (Amendment), which came into effect on 26 July 2022.Thu, 28 Jul 2022 22:46:00 Z{DAF8CEF7-3660-4C7D-9336-919E4CC742AD}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/webinars-and-events/d70d62ad/global-investigations-masterclass-webinar-seriesWebinar and EventsGlobal investigations masterclass webinar series: Key triggers of an investigationWhat are the elements of an investigation and what do you need to know? In the first session of our new webinar series, members of our global investigations team explore the genesis of investigations.Thu, 07 Apr 2022 02:47:00 Z{FBEE257C-EE69-44EA-A7CE-F325A5BAD749}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/fc9ae749/digital-infrastructure-insightsPublicationDigital infrastructure insightsInvesting in a connected future.Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:32:00 Z{42518DFD-0081-4291-849C-FFC6AF0DE525}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/4d11c525/employment-and-labor-hubPublicationEmployment and labor hubWith more than 300 lawyers worldwide, our global employment and labor team has wide-ranging experience in all areas of contentious and non-contentious employment and labor law including employee benefits, large global share plans and tax-efficient strategies and pensions.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Z