In my post ‘What a difference a day [or three days] makes…’ (June 3, 2025) I reported on the case of State of Tasmania (Department of Health) Ambulance Tasmania v SGC [2025] TASCAT 111. The issue was on what date was the ambulance
SEC Adds New Jurisdictions to FPI Section 16(a) Relief: Australia, India, and Singapore
On May 20, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued an exemptive order relieving directors and officers of certain foreign private issuers (FPIs) from the Section 16(a) reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act). Building…
From Opinion to Action: The General Assembly Votes to Operationalize the ICJ’s Climate Advisory Opinion
On 20 May 2026, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/80/L.65 welcoming the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change. The draft, tabled by Vanuatu and a…
APRA’s latest System Risk Outlook
By Liz Hastilow & Tim Sutton
On 21 May 2026, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) issued the latest edition of its System Risk Outlook report.
The System Risk Outlook report provides an overview of risks and vulnerabilities affecting the financial system from the perspective of…
Abuse: Appeal from refusal of stay of proceedings dismissed (Victoria).
By Bill Madden
HM (a pseudonym) v Sister Monaghan [2026] VSCA 104 (Link to JADE).
This matter involved historical child sexual abuse allegations. There was an application for a permanent stay on grounds of prejudice by reason of loss of evidence due…
Zodiac NZ: Player Safety and Responsible Gambling Guide
Zodiac has been operating since 2001, which gives it a long track record in a sector where consistency matters. For NZ players, that history is only one part of the picture. The real question is how the platform handles security,…
AAPrIL June Seminar (Online): “A Long-Awaited Reform: Papua New Guinea’s New Arbitration Law A conversation with Michael Henao”
News from the<a Australasian Associate of Private International Law:
We are pleased to share the updated flyer for our forthcoming event, A Long-Awaited Reform: Papua New Guinea’s New Arbitration Law — A Conversation with Michael Henao, taking place on…
Investment Awards vs Sovereign Immunity: Navigating the Enforcement Maze
By Cara North, Counsel, Ashurst
The intersection of foreign State immunity and the enforcement of international arbitral awards has been a hotly contested issues in recent years. First the question was whether a State has waived immunity from court…
Advice From Down Under
By Ronda Muir
Tony Frost, a lawyer, chartered accountant and certified coach, is in addition a lecturer in the Masters program at the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where he also consults with…
ASIC sets financial reporting, audit and sustainability focus areas for FY 2026–27
By Liz Hastilow & Sam Smith
On 18 May 2026, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced the key focus areas for its financial reporting, audit and sustainability reporting activities in the 2026-27 financial year, including updates to its surveillance programs.
The focus areas are:…