Law
Remote and hybrid work have reshaped Australia’s employment landscape, and any attempt to wind back the clock is proving out of step with reality.
Leading barrister Bret Walker SC argues moving ASIO and the AFP back to Home Affairs weakens oversight and diminishes the rule of law.
The nation's incoming first law officer isn't one to "fly by the seat of her pants", according to a former colleague.
ASIC's latest action against Macquarie, this time over long-term misreporting of short sales, shows the investment giant is firmly in the regulator's crosshairs.
As Donald Trump's cryptocurrency regulation push encounters resistance, the Australian crypto industry is holding on to hope that Labor will finally establish a local framework.
Dreyfus is on his way out of cabinet thanks to a brutal factional power play. There are some obvious contenders to replace him.
The election result will likely shape who next leads Australia's top court, with the current deputy now appearing to be on the outer.
The online safety regulator has set out a timeline and called for expressions of interest in a looming consultation process over Labor’s social media age restrictions.
The millionaire factory's reputation relies heavily on being the smartest bank in the room, but ASIC has just given it a fail grade on compliance.
The streaming giant’s 18% revenue jump comes as it prepares to return to talks with a re-elected Labor government poised to introduce new local content rules.
Sympli, for its part, said $2 billion e-conveyancer PEXA operates an "expensive and subpar" platform.
Politics keeps banks tied to branch networks, but consultants Kearney argue they could do far more to offset costs and boost mortgage sales.
Australia’s next treasurer must prioritise efficient markets over heavy-handed regulation to drive growth, resilience and long-term prosperity.
Labor's plan for a federal commission to handle complaints against judges is on the backburner.
After a decisive court victory, the Coinbase-backed startup wants to expand into 'cashless' crypto home loans and credit cards. But not all experts are convinced.
The regulator is liaising with the Customer Owned Banking Association to get feedback from mutual banks on a new supervisory model that took the industry by surprise.
A class action over the Gillard government's live export ban is back in court 11 years after it was first filed. At the heart of the case is a contest over cattle numbers.
Despite bipartisan promises, key digital economy initiatives have stalled — and fintechs risk becoming political footballs, an industry letter warns.
The ASX-listed media and music company, which aims to reach breakeven over the next year, has been the subject of two separate cases launched by former senior employees.
EY advised Gordon Merchant on a “desirable structure” for his share sale. The ATO and the courts had a different view.
The massive wave of post-Hayne remediation may be complete, but banks continue to grapple with new issues — costing valuable time and hundreds of millions of dollars.
Lawyers are still a dominant force in federal parliament, and it's largely thanks to Labor.
After years defending his role on Hong Kong’s top court, French has quietly stepped down. He’s not saying exactly why.
Despite decades of reform, banks still struggle with non-financial risk — weighed down by bureaucracy, diluted accountability and a culture of compliance over control.
APRA has removed dedicated prudential supervisors for smaller banks, despite acknowledging growing risks in the sector — instead relying on an inbox and supervisory panel.
