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Under the Hood – Connected Vehicles & Australia’s Privacy Commissioner

Australians have long embraced technological innovation, and nowhere is this more apparent than on our roads. Vehicles that once operated in splendid isolation are now sophisticated, data-generating computers on wheels

13 May 2025

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Reform Reflections: Understanding the Shift in Australia’s Industrial Landscape

The incumbent Australian Labor Party (ALP) has been re-elected to a second consecutive term in office. While all races are yet to be formally declared, the ALP is set to have more seats than at any point since its establishment, and will likely face a materially less fractured Senate, no longer having to rely on patching together support from a diverse group of independents in order to pass legislation.

12 May 2025

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Wipeout! Merchant the latest decision in wave of anti-avoidance cases

On 14 May 2024 the Federal Court of Australia in Merchant v Commissioner of Taxation [2024] FCA 498 held that the general anti-avoidance rule and dividend stripping provisions contained in Part IVA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth) (ITAA36) applied to deny tax benefits obtained by the taxpayer arising from steps it took in connection with a share sale to a third party.

12 May 2025

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The great election wash up - and what we’re watching next…

As the post-election dust settles, the KWM team has pulled together a succinct assessment of the Government’s key policy positions, legislative priorities and issues to watch for in the next term of Parliament.

09 May 2025