73 articles found in Australia

Zero-Dollar Thresholds Expand: In 2026, the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) applies mandatory zero-dollar notification thresholds to an expanded list of national security businesses, including advanced data processing and critical...

Key Takeaways Resolving rental disputes as an expat or international student in Australia requires understanding state-specific residential laws before issues escalate to a formal hearing. Equal Protections: Foreign nationals have...

Resolving Construction Disputes for Foreign Developers in Australia Key Takeaways Australia's construction regulations heavily favor contractor cash flow and require strict state-specific compliance. Foreign developers face immediate liability if they...

Australia transitions to a mandatory, suspensory merger control regime on January 1, 2026, fundamentally changing how foreign technology acquisitions are reviewed. Full corporate acquisitions face intense regulatory scrutiny, while alternative...

M&A Compliance in Australia: 2026 Guide for Foreign Tech Acquirers Key Takeaways Navigating the Australian technology merger and acquisition landscape requires strict adherence to updated foreign investment and national security...

Handling Cross-Border Commercial Litigation in Australia Foreign defendants generally have 28 days to file a defense or cross-claim after being served in Australian federal or state supreme courts. Australian courts...

Equal Liability: Foreign directors of Australian companies face the exact same personal liabilities for insolvent trading as domestic directors under the Corporations Act 2001. The 'Better Outcome' Test: The safe...

Commercial Litigation vs. Arbitration in Australia: A Timeline and Cost Comparison for Foreign Firms Key Takeaways The choice between commercial litigation and arbitration in Australia dictates how quickly and cost-effectively...

Standard US commercial boilerplate contracts frequently violate Australian law, exposing multinational companies to severe financial penalties. The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) applies to many business-to-business (B2B) transactions, meaning businesses cannot...

Moving a child overseas without written consent from the other parent or a court order is international child abduction. The Hague Convention is a legal framework that returns abducted children...

Strict director liability: Directors of Australian subsidiaries face personal liability under the Corporations Act 2001 if they fail to manage foreseeable climate and governance risks. Mandatory disclosures: Australia is phasing...

Draft cross-border IT contracts with clear dispute resolution, governing law, and jurisdiction clauses explicitly aligned with Australian standards. Issue formal breach notices strictly adhering to the contract's prescribed timeline and...

Foreign acquisitions of Australian technology businesses usually require mandatory notification to the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB). This applies particularly to companies handling critical data or infrastructure. The standard statutory...

Key Takeaways Setting up an Australian subsidiary requires strict compliance with local corporate law, particularly directorship mandates and tax registrations. Planning your corporate governance structure early prevents compliance failures and...

Foreign B2B SaaS vendors must comply with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) because businesses purchasing services under $100,000 AUD are legally classified as consumers. Unfair contract terms in standard form...

Australia FIRB Approvals: Navigating 2026 Investment Rules Key Takeaways Australia's foreign investment framework has evolved into one of the most rigorous regulatory regimes globally. As of 2026, the Foreign Investment...

FIRB Approval Timelines for Foreign M&A in Australia The statutory FIRB review period is 30 days, but routine extensions for standard M&A deals often push actual timelines to 60 or...

Key Takeaways Operating a multinational corporation in Australia requires strict adherence to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) aggressively enforces these regulations against...

Key Takeaways Merger control in Australia operates under a voluntary framework overseen by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Selecting the appropriate clearance pathway helps foreign acquirers manage parallel...

Registering an Australian Subsidiary: Regulatory FAQ for Tech Firms Regulatory Body: Foreign tech companies must register their subsidiary with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), typically as a Proprietary...