ASIC has been very explicit about the scale of its ambitions for 2026, reporting that ASIC-led investigations have roughly doubled over the past twelve months
Acceleration of critical minerals projects Queensland is seeking to fast track strategically significant projects through the State Development and Public Works Organisation (Critical Minerals) and
ASIC’s latest enforcement action ASIC has fined three Australian companies in the Mainfreight group $198,000 each for allegedly missing the deadline to lodge their financial
For many Australians, superannuation is one of the largest components of their wealth at death. Yet super is commonly overlooked – or misunderstood – when
In Queensland, delivering temporary accommodation for people escaping domestic violence is often more straightforward than many realise. Recognising the urgent need to provide safe housing,
From 1 July 2027, the CGT landscape for employee share schemes will change dramatically. The 50% general CGT discount will be removed for assets acquired
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Yesterday, on 15 July 2026, the Australian Prime Minister announced Australia will adopt a national framework for AI regulation, investment and infrastructure, and effective immediately,
McCullough Robertson’s Tax team unpack the Commissioner of Taxation v Morton [2026] FCAFC 31 and how structuring arrangements can align or diverge from an intended
For many years, tenant security has been a routine part of commercial leasing: agree the amount, provide the security and move on. Today, it is
The ATO is increasingly delving into its arsenal of weapons to attack arrangements which the Commissioner suspects may have a tax avoidance motivation. As part
The Competition and Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Bill 2026 has passed and will take effect from 1 July 2027. The latest reforms to the
This case is a reminder about the limitations of AI in the context of litigation. ChatGPT is neither expert evidence nor a shortcut. Ultimately, generative
In its centenary year, leading independent law firm McCullough Robertson has announced 14 promotions effective 1 July 2026, including three female partners. The new partners
If you are a foreign person (which includes a foreign-owned company and trust) that acquires a registrable water interest during the financial year ending 30
