Application of Anti-Money Laundering Obligations on Lawyers in Australia
The Australian legal profession is on the cusp of significant regulatory change with the passage of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Act 2024.
Implementing an Effective Compliance Management Framework in Energy Retail
Energy retail is one of the most highly regulated sectors in Australia. Retailers must navigate a web of national and state laws, industry codes, and
Proposed Changes to National Energy Retail Rules: Supporting Hardship Customers with Deemed Best Offers
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is currently considering a rule change request from the Honourable Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy. The rule
Understanding Record-Keeping Requirements for Energy Retailers: A Guide to Compliance
Record-keeping is a fundamental compliance obligation for energy retailers operating under the National Energy Retail Law (NERL), the National Energy Retail Rules (NERR), and the
Victorian Default Offer 2025-26: Essential Services Commission Opens Consultation Process
The Essential Services Commission (Commission) has released its request for comment paper regarding the 2025-26 Victorian Default Offer (VDO), marking the commencement of stakeholder consultation
ACT Retail Electricity (Transparency and Comparability) Code: Version 4.0 Update
The Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has released Version 4.0 of the ACT Retail Electricity (Transparency and Comparability) Code Guideline, effective November 2024. The