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The New ACCC Merger Regime 2026: What Businesses Must Know

The ACCC‘s new merger regime officially commenced on 1 January 2026, marking the most significant shift in Australian competition law in half a century. Businesses must now navigate a mandatory...
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Freezing Orders in NSW: How to Stop a Debtor Hiding

Otherwise known as a Mareva injunction or asset-preserving order, a freezing order is a court order that prevents a person or company from disposing of, dealing with, or reducing their...
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What is an interlocutory injunction?

Court proceedings can be a lengthy and expensive process. What happens when the party you seek relief from continues to breach a promise with you or the law? In these...
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How to Respond to an NCAT Application in NSW 

If you have received an NCAT application and you are the respondent, you should attend to it immediately.  This guide is written for the respondent in the Consumer and Commercial Division. This includes a business owner, company,...
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NCAT or Court? Where to File a Commercial Dispute in NSW

When a commercial dispute arises, the first instinct is often to ask: can we sue? A better first question is: where should the dispute be heard? In New South Wales,...
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Does the Security of Payment Act Apply to Residential Building Work in NSW?

The Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) also known as SOPA provides a fast, enforceable legal process for resolving payment issues in the building and construction industry. It allows contractors,...
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