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Licensed venues using Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) for security and self-exclusion purposes have operated in a grey area for some time. In late 2022, the NSW Government proposed the Registered Clubs Amendment Bill 2022 (NSW), which suggested changes to the Registered Clubs Act 1976 (NSW) explicitly permitting the use of FRT for enforcing exclusions. That bill was shelved, and express regulation of the use of FRT in clubs and hotels has not been revisited – until now.

The Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code Scheme is a not for profit organisation established to promote the marketing of alcohol beverages.

The Foreign Investment Review Board is in the process of establishing a new Foreign Investment Portal for the submission of investment applications and compliance reports.

On 1 May 2024, Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced major changes to Australia's foreign investment policy.

The High Court of Australia has clarified what it means when a business is sold on an ongoing basis, reinforcing the need for buyers and sellers to be prepared if circumstances change to avoid costly disputes.

Director Identification Number (“DIN“) requirements have come into effect as part of the new federal director identification requirements aimed at helping stamp out illegal phoenixing activity. We set out below guidance for affected directors, including the application process for applying for a DIN.

Laws that were introduced at the start of the pandemic allowing companies to use technology to execute documents and hold meetings have been made permanent, bringing the Corporations Act into the digital age.

A new Bill has been passed in South Australia which introduces significant changes to the role of the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) in South Australia under the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Act 2012 (SA) (the ICAC Act).