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How President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" Will Impact Businesses in Australia

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Retaliatory tax provisions contained in H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that recently passed the US House of Representatives, if enacted, would drastically impact common cross-border transactions, including US...more

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Private Equity in Australia: Upcoming Mandatory Merger Laws and Foreign Investment Changes

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WHAT’S ON THE AUSTRALIAN REGULATORY HORIZON? In this publication, we provide an overview of certain upcoming changes for private equity funds and their investors (both Australian and foreign) investing in Australia....more

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Mergers and Acquisitions in Australia in 2025

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A Recap: Expectations for 2025 Versus Reality to Date - 2025 began with optimism that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity would continue to increase this year. In Australia and globally, 2024 saw the value of M&A activity...more

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Australian Federal Budget 2025-2026–Key Tax Measures and Instant Insights

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The Australian Federal Government has just released its budget for 2025-26. The K&L Gates tax team outlines the key announced tax measures and our instant insights into what they mean for you in practice....more

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An Alternative Approach to Access Capital and Liquidity – Why US Companies Should Consider an ASX Listing

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A number of US companies have gone public in Australia as an alternative to a further private round in the US. While the ASX may not be an obvious alternative to US capital markets, there are a number of reasons why the it...more

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The Rules That Apply to Foreign Persons Purchasing Established Homes in Australia are Going to Change on 1 April 2025...So, You...

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The Hon. Jim Chalmers MP, Federal Treasurer and the Hon. Clare O'Neil MP, Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness issued a joint media release on 16 February 2025 titled "Albanese Government clamping down on foreign...more

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Asset Management Regulatory Year in Review 2024

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2024 was a year of meaningful regulatory change for asset managers globally. The regulatory activity was wide ranging and without a particular unifying theme. In fact, the wide, and in cases diverging focuses of key global...more

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Corruption Perceptions Index 2024: A “Dangerous Problem” Globally, with More Expected from Governments in Asia Pacific

On February 11, 2025, Transparency International (TI) published its annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024. TI observes that corruption remains “a dangerous problem in every part of the world, but change for the...more

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M&A in Australia: Prospects for dealmaking looking up

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Australian M&A defied a slow growth environment to post a solid performance in 2024, while dealmakers are optimistic about the prospects for the year ahead - Australia’s economy continues to grow at a slow pace as...more

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Establishing a Business Entity in Australia (Updated)

TYPES OF BUSINESS ENTITIES - There are a number of business structures to choose from when starting a new business venture in Australia. Investors need to determine which form of business organisation is the most...more

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Buying and Selling Real Estate in Australia (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER AUSTRALIAN LAW - INTRODUCTION - The majority of land in Australia consists of freehold title. Registration of ownership of freehold title is recorded using the Torrens...more

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Significant Changes on the Way for AML Reporting Entities

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The Attorney-General has introduced the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2024 (the Bill) to address regulatory “gaps” in Australia’s existing Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism...more

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Secondary market activity in Australia’s offshore wind sector

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It has been a productive year for the Australian Government through its award of multiple feasibility licences under the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 (Cth) and its associated regulatory framework (OEI...more

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Trade Matters - Lowenstein Sandler's Global Trade & National Security Newsletter - September 19, 2024

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The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently issued an interim final rule implementing licensing requirements for these emerging technology products for export to all foreign countries. See the...more

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The Regulation of Foreign Direct Investment in Australia: Australian Treasury's Recent Facts and Figures

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The Background: The Australian Treasury has released its second quarterly report of the 2023–24 financial year covering the regulation of foreign investment in Australia during the quarter ended 31 December 2023....more

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Chinese Premier's Australia Visit – Key Takeaways for Business

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In June 2024, China's premier Li Qiang (the head of government and the second most senior Chinese government official) visited Australia, marking the first time in seven years that a Chinese premier has visited the country....more

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The intersection of cyber and geopolitics – an attack on an Australian mining company?

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On June 4, 2024, an Australian mining company which focuses on heavy rare earth elements disclosed a cyber incident to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The previous day (Monday June 3, 2024), Australian Treasurer Jim...more

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Braumiller-Law-Group - June 2024 Newletter

Recently, President Biden signed a foreign military support bill (H.R. 815) into law, which also encompassed the 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act (the Act), a legislative proposal introduced in the House containing...more

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Australian Government Announces Procedural Reforms to Strengthen and Streamline Australia's Foreign Investment Policy

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The Situation: The Australian government has restated its commitment to foreign investment and announced procedural reforms to Australia's foreign investment framework. The government aims to attract the significant foreign...more

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Strengthen and streamline - Australia sets out plans to revamp its foreign investment regime

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The Australian government has set out an ambitious plan to attract overseas investors with a proven track record whilst at the same time toughening up safeguards for investment seen as higher-risk. Treasury Minister Jim...more

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Major changes to Australia’s Foreign Investment Review regime announced

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Australia's Federal Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has announced major changes to Australia's foreign investment regime designed to safeguard economic and national security. Overseas investors with a proven track are set to benefit...more

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Build-to-Rent - Australian Income Tax Concessions: Foundations Laid, but Potential Cracks and Missing Features May Yet Plague a...

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The Australian government has, nearly 12 months after announcing them, released draft legislation to implement two key income tax incentives for build-to-rent (BTR) projects: Extending the 15% withholding tax for foreign...more

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Substantial Strengthening of Australia's Foreign Bribery Laws: Are Your Procedures up to Scratch?

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The Situation: The Australian Federal Parliament has passed the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Foreign Bribery) Act 2024 ("Act"), some six years after a bill to create a 'failure to prevent' foreign bribery offence...more

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BIS Reduces Licensing Requirements on Exports to Australia and the UK

In an interim final rule published on April 19, 2024 (New Rule), the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amended the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to reduce licensing requirements on...more

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Doing Business in Australia

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Australia welcomes new business and foreign investment by providing a strong economy, a stable political environment and a skilled and talented workforce. Our comprehensive guide to Doing Business in Australia has been...more

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