The Unfair Contract Terms (UCT) reforms, effective from November 9, 2023, prohibit the inclusion of UCTs in standard form contracts with consumers and small businesses in Australia.  Violations attract substantial penalt...

The emergence of AI is revolutionising industries by enhancing efficiency and innovation. From automating tasks to enabling advanced data analysis, AI is reshaping the way we live and work, offering unprecedented opportunities and...

The Australian government's move to extend consumer credit regulation to the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) sector marks a significant development toward enhancing consumer protection. Originally exempt from traditional credit laws due ...

At Hunt & Hunt, we pride ourselves on our expertise in Australia's foreign investment regulations. With recent reforms in Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) framework, it's crucial for investors to und...

Compliance is a key issue for any financial services licensee, as the recent case of Lanterne Fund Services Pty Ltd (Lanterne) demonstrates. Lanterne, a financial services company that provided advice on corporate finance and capi...

On 22 September 2023, the Australian Government released its response to the 2015 statutory review of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth)("PPS Act") and regulations ("PPS Regulations"), known as the "Whittaker Review."...