Risk Management

New laws have been introduced to help ensure the stability of Australia’s financial markets. amendments enshrine a crisis management and resolution scheme. The same Act brought in mandatory climate reporting for companies which will be phased in over the next three years.

The Commonwealth Government is aiming for a coordinated and ethical adoption of AI with its new Policy for responsible use of AI in government which came into effect on 1 September 2024.

Compliance deadlines are looming for entities responsible for critical infrastructure assets

Australian federal, state and territory governments have agreed to a national framework for the assurance of AI in government.

The legal function can play a significant role in assisting a business to grow and be successful by helping it deploy AI safely and effectively.

Introducing AI governance? Practical Law Commercial have published an easy to use visual roadmap.

From 9 November 2023, unfair contract terms will no longer simply be found void and courts will have the right to order substantial penalties. Are your consumer and small business contracts compliant?

The reforms to the unfair contract terms regime including the introduction of substantial penalties for contraventions come into effect on 9 November 2023. Are your standard form contracts at risk?

Understand why an environmental policy is important and key considerations when drafting a policy with Practical Law's new checklist.

Draft boilerplate clauses with confidence with Practical Law's new resources.

Navigate and manage complex supply chains with the assistance of Practical Law's new toolkit.

The reforms to the unfair contract terms regime, including the introduction of significant penalties, commence on 9 November 2023. Be prepared and ensure your contracts are compliant with our new checklist.