Governance accountability after ASIC v Bekier & Ors: key lessons for boards and general counsel

ASIC v Bekier signals a shift in how governance risk may be assessed, with growing attention on escalation practices, information systems and board oversight supporting effective risk management.

Tax as a governance risk: what Australia’s enforcement shift means for boards

Australia’s shifting tax enforcement environment is increasing focus on tax as a governance and reputational risk, with greater expectations around board oversight, transparency and economic substance.
 

The next phase of workplace regulation: technology, surveillance and data governance at work

Technology, AI and data governance are influencing the next phase of workplace regulation, with growing focus on integrated governance frameworks, oversight and the practical operation of workplace controls.

Australian class action risk: what global litigation trends signal for boards and executives

Global litigation trends are increasingly influencing Australian class action risk, with overseas claims, regulatory activity and funding dynamics shaping how boards anticipate and manage exposure.

Supply chain due diligence: compliance, risk and governance in an evolving regulatory landscape

Supply chain due diligence is becoming a key governance and compliance focus, with overlapping global regulations increasing expectations for integrated frameworks to manage risk, compliance and accountability.

How armed conflict is redefining dispute risk for global business

Global disputes risk is increasingly shaped by armed conflict, with sanctions regimes, supply chain disruption and contractual pressures creating more complex, multi‑jurisdictional exposures.

Joint venture exits in Australia: where execution risk is shifting in sale processes

As joint venture exits become more complex, confidentiality, information access and governance frameworks are playing a greater role in shaping sale processes, execution and outcomes.

The evolving role of fund financing in private credit

As fund financing becomes more established in private credit, governance, oversight and performance management are evolving alongside increasing market scale and complexity.

Social and affordable housing: from funding ambition to delivery reality

As Australia’s social and affordable housing agenda evolves, delivery outcomes are being shaped by how capital, risk and capability are coordinated across the system to support sustained supply.

Powering the energy transition: bankability in the age of data infrastructure

Powering Australia’s energy transition will increasingly depend on structuring bankable projects that align data‑driven demand, infrastructure capacity and evolving regulatory settings to support investment at scale.

How planning and environmental reforms are shaping Australia’s next wave of priority projects

Planning and environmental reforms are shifting how priority projects are delivered in Australia, with greater focus on decision‑making, policy trade‑offs and maintaining confidence in long‑term outcomes.

Reframing uranium: energy security and Australia’s critical minerals future

As global demand for critical minerals evolves, uranium and nuclear energy are becoming more prominent in policy discussions around energy security, resilience and supply chains.