Knowledge and newshttps://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/rss-feeds/knowledge-and-newsFeed for NRF knowledge and newsen-AU{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{E95D4672-C134-4F59-BF09-2B04C361EAB7}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/news/e2499ab7/norton-rose-fulbright-energy-infrastructure-and-resources-practice-recognized-at-ijglobal-awardsPress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright’s energy, infrastructure and resources practice recognized at IJGlobal Awards 2023Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has been named on numerous winning deals at the IJGlobal Awards 2023.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:28:06 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 experts 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{606CBFFE-AE46-43DC-B511-2EC151333530}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/news/6e6c1530/we-welcome-new-employment-and-labour-partner-bede-gahan-in-canberraPress ReleaseWe welcome new employment and labour partner Bede Gahan in CanberraBede is highly experienced in Commonwealth public sector workplace relations matters and has become a trusted advisor to Commonwealth Government departments and agencies. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 23:22:00 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{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{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{D32B956D-233F-401B-85DA-FC50BE758586}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/ddfba586/moving-beyond-the-on-and-off-ramps-in-the-virtual-asset-ecosystemPublicationMoving beyond the ‘on’ and ‘off’ ramps of the virtual asset ecosystemIn anticipation of the upcoming 2026 review of Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:48:00 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{8125FC80-7C03-4817-B49D-FEC70F0E2F49}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/8037df49/australian-corporate-insolvency-reform-what-can-we-expect-in-2023PublicationAustralian corporate insolvency reform: What can we expect in 2023?There has been a growing appetite for corporate insolvency law reform in Australia in the last 18 months.Wed, 15 Feb 2023 22:03:00 Z{ED1CEA8A-5445-47DF-B4D8-FD3642041DBF}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/ea5f8dbf/revisiting-the-role-of-portfolio-effects-in-merger-reviewPublicationRe-visiting the role of portfolio effects in merger reviewIt is not uncommon for two businesses with complementary product offerings to seek to merge in order to realise synergies that could streamline and enhance commercial capabilities, often to the benefit of downstream consumers.Tue, 02 Aug 2022 03:42:53 Z{7A8FE607-0835-4219-A622-FCC32BB53830}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/77592830/recognition-enforcement-and-recovery-of-investment-treaty-awards--part-iPublicationRecognition, Enforcement and Recovery of Investment Treaty Awards: Part IA summary of the enforcement framework for investment treaty awards under the ICSID Convention and the New York ConventionWed, 11 May 2022 09:25:00 Z{B3D4D413-38BD-4682-B9A7-FDF8062B7CD8}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/b3d27cd8/accc-unveils-new-priorities-for-2022-23PublicationACCC unveils new priorities for 2022-23The outgoing Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Rod Sims, unveiled last week the agency’s compliance and enforcement priorities for 2022-23.Wed, 09 Mar 2022 03:23:23 Z{887913EA-6F91-4346-9180-FC4C15A5C5D8}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/news/8a1605d8/norton-rose-fulbright-trademark-practice-recognized-in-wtr-1000-2022Press ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright trademark practice recognized in WTR 1000 2022Norton Rose Fulbright has been recognized in the 2022 edition of “WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals” – a unique guide that identifies the top trademark professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:00:18 Z{0498538F-FBC0-4572-A093-FD93D6CDAEDC}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/0f023edc/hong-kong-mergers-and-acquisitions-comparative-guidePublicationHong Kong: Mergers & Acquisitions Comparative GuidePrivate M&A transactions in Hong Kong are typically structured as either share purchases or asset purchases.Mon, 17 May 2021 13:31:00 Z{11D780E0-F2EB-42BF-BFDB-FDA70E3554B5}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/webinars-and-events/10bfb4b5/critical-issues-in-employment-law-the-year-aheadWebinar and EventsCritical Issues in Employment Law: The year aheadIn building the workplace of the future, organisations must be cognisant of the emerging trends, latest changes and reforms set to shape employment law in 2021 and beyond.Thu, 25 Mar 2021 02:41:53 Z{B913609E-F583-429E-9B0A-FD2A4ADE0689}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/be3ea689/governancePublicationGovernanceOur global financial services and regulation practice is structured around its core regulatory strengths – governance, conduct and markets.Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:08:10 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{627F2C36-5460-44A5-9B74-FE45B2F37590}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/66054590/asia-projects-insightsPublicationAsia Projects and Project FinanceMarket updates from our project finance lawyers in Asia<br/>Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:27:00 Z{2FE00737-8C63-4219-A4AB-FDBDDB768CC8}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/2739bcc8/legacy-employersPublicationLegacy EmployersWhen extending Part 6-4C of the FW Act, the government recognised there would be employers who had previously qualified for the JobKeeper scheme, but who would no longer qualify to participate in the scheme following its extension past the end of September 2020.Fri, 25 Sep 2020 06:18:00 Z{3326B659-A882-4D8E-9461-FC1BDCB6A1AA}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/392e11aa/fintech-insurtech-start-ups-legal-clinicsPublicationFinTech/InsurTech start-ups legal clinicsDrawing on our longstanding experience working with this sector, and our knowledge acquired advising clients through previous market upheavals, we are providing start-ups with the opportunity to chat with us via 45 minute virtual legal clinics, Mon, 10 Aug 2020 01:11:00 Z{B72FE4F1-46C4-4D58-9E2D-FC4D96133385}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/b148d385/nsw-government-proposes-to-reduce-retention-trust-account-threshold-to-10-millionPublicationNSW Government proposes to reduce retention trust account threshold to $10 millionThe NSW Government has recently released the consultation draft Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Regulation 2020 (Proposed Regulation). Subject to the public consultation process, the Proposed Regulation will commence on 1 September 2020 (with a transitional period for some reforms).Tue, 14 Jul 2020 06:07:00 Z{CAAA84F2-BDE3-41FD-B818-FDB9366C67B1}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/c23d87b1/preparing-for-a-recall-of-edible-cannabis-products-food-safety-issues-increase-the-risk-of-recallsPublicationPreparing for a recall of edible cannabis products: Food safety issues increase the risk of recallsEdibles, extracts, and topicals are now part of Canada’s legal cannabis offerings.Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:19:00 Z{675F3022-6BC0-4001-B7EE-FDE125E341C1}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/6201e1c1/challenges-and-opportunities-the-outlook-for-us-private-equity-in-2020PublicationChallenges and opportunities: The outlook for US private equity in 2020Private equity continued to be a popular and active asset class in the United States during 2019. Mon, 20 Jan 2020 11:57:00 Z{50B1E90D-930B-44C8-A9E9-FEEAFAEACC84}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/5db89c84/financial-services-monthly-wrap-up-november-2019PublicationFinancial services monthly wrap up: November 2019Review the latest developments in the Australian and global financial services sector, as well as other industry news and insights. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 03:55:00 Z{9217CCB0-BF95-41B4-96D9-FD2F5F833967}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/90549967/spring-update-insights-and-trends-in-competition-lawPublicationSpring update: Insights and trends in Australian competition lawAmongst high profile criminal cartel prosecutions and active participation in the reform agenda, the ACCC has also been focussing on businesses in concentrated and critical sectors.Tue, 15 Oct 2019 02:00:00 Z{CA3E4B8F-1A74-4469-853B-FD9ED079CFE6}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/cf49bfe6/brexit-pathfinderplusPublicationBrexit PathfinderPLUSPathfinderPLUS helps identify which statutory instruments are affecting financial services legislation and provides access to consolidated versions of the onshore UK legislation. Fri, 19 Jul 2019 14:36:00 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{132FE684-C789-4DE5-8FB5-FE9D9BA3B823}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/knowledge/publications/14955823/norton-rose-fulbright-launches-microcertificate-in-disruptive-technologiesPublication$name