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The Wyn Carr House project in Fremantle, Western Australia, highlights the benefits of the private sector, government and the not-for-profit sector working together and the incredible impact of pro bono work in tackling Australia’s housing crisis and driving meaningful change. With well over $1m worth of support provided to date, and committed from 30 private business and organisations in the form of pro bono professional services and donated building materials and other goods, as well as $7 million in government funding, we have helped to unlock the redevelopment potential of an otherwise unused historic building into respectful transitional housing for women over 55 facing homelessness.?Project owners, UnitingWA, will provide expert wrap-around services for future residents. The MinterEllison team led by Lee Rossetto, Alex Lowe and Alex H. are proud to have played a role by providing significant pro bono legal support throughout the project and also proud to be working with so many of our industry colleagues at the same time: https://lnkd.in/gZTtzzY8

The Australian mutual banking sector has seen a number of recent consolidations in the face of rising competitive pressures and the need for scale. Unlike traditional financial services M&A, these merger transactions typically occur under a facilitative legislative regime (the Financial Sector (Transfer and Restructure) Act 1999 (Cth) and raise particular complexities and legal issues that need to be navigated. In our latest article, we delve into the key issues surrounding customer-owned bank mergers:?https://lnkd.in/gYRAztjD Authors: Siobhan Doherty, Haydn Flack, Sarah Park

The Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee released its Report last week (14 November)?regarding proposed amendments to the Privacy Act. The report includes 10 key recommendations in relation to the proposed Children's Online Privacy Code, civil penalty provisions, and new statutory cause of action for serious invasions of privacy.?The amending bill has now been introduced into the Senate for final debate. Read the full summary developed by our team Fiona Chui, Paul Kallenbach and Sonja Read:?https://lnkd.in/gBkdUgYk

We're proud to support Anika Legal for their annual 'Giving Day' today. A dynamic non-profit providing free legal assistance to those in need. Proud to be allies in their mission to ensure that everyone, regardless of their financial situation, has access to quality legal services. Join us in this vital cause. Your donation can help extend Anika Legal's reach, providing support and hope to more individuals facing legal challenges. Every contribution makes a difference. Let's be part of the solution. Donate to Anika Legal today and be a champion for justice: https://lnkd.in/gmtzCqYT

We're pleased to?have advised Elders Limited (ASX: ELD) on its acquisition of Delta Agribusiness for A$475 million. This strategic move will enhance Elders' capabilities across key rural markets. Our team, led by Partners Bart Oude-Vrielink and Sudharshan Senathirajah, provided expert legal guidance across M&A, financing, insurance, and employment law. We helped navigate the complexities of this significant deal, which is expected to complete in H1 2025,?subject to the achievement of certain key conditions precedent. ? Read more in our news release: https://lnkd.in/gFMsBkyJ?

MinterEllison is pleased to welcome Tony Coburn as Senior Advisor, Regulatory, further strengthening our Financial Services team. With deep expertise in consumer credit, retail banking, and financial regulation, Tony’s arrival enhances our ability to guide clients through an increasingly complex regulatory landscape: https://lnkd.in/gP2ZWXDB?

Unlock the latest guide on Australia’s regulatory reforms impacting higher education including: Recent developments in TEQSA, workplace reforms, impact of privacy reforms, foreign bribery laws and research integrity. Access now https://lnkd.in/gc7hdQri Our legal and consulting education specialists, Kylie Diwell, Tom Fletcher, Harriet Eager, Paula Kelly and Michael J. Wells have developed a guide, expanding on their plenary session 'Over the horizon: the reform agenda and its impact on the operations of Australian universities.’, at the 2024 SOUL | Society of University Lawyers conference and identified associated opportunities and challenges for Australia’s higher education sector. #AustralianUniversities #Internationaleducation #AustraliaEducationReform #PrivacyReform #InternationalStudentCaps #Accord

The Australian government has initiated a further phase of consultation towards introducing a prohibition against unfair trading practices into the Australian Consumer Law. This reform targets subscription-related practices, drip pricing, dynamic pricing, certain online account requirements, and barriers to accessing customer support. Understand how these changes could significantly impact any business operating an online store or providing after-sales support in our full article: https://lnkd.in/gafxZRjn Authors: Haydn Flack, Geoff Carter, Katrina Groshinski, Miranda Noble

Australians are losing billions of dollars to scammers. Amid new legislation being introduced, such as the Scams Prevention Framework Bill 2024, and intensifying regulatory focus, ASIC has outlined practical measures which banks should focus on to protect their customers. The way organisations respond to and manage scams will increasingly become a source of differentiation for customers, influencing their choice of who to bank with: https://lnkd.in/gHqq3rSP Meet the Risk and Regulatory team:?Nicole Salimbeni, Malcolm Shackell, Ashley Rockman, Peter Forwood, Mark Rigby, Edwina Star, Garth Williams

A recent decision by the Full Federal Court highlights some litigation risks for?deed of company arrangements?(DOCAs) that discriminate against particular creditors. Find out more about the key litigation risks and observations by the Court and why?DOCAs to deal with litigation creditors should be designed by DOCA proponents and carefully explained by administrators: https://lnkd.in/dcxCpASj Authors: Jasmine Reilly and Nicholas Anson