In September 2024, Australia introduced sweeping reforms to its anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) regime with the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Foreign Bribery) Act 2024 (Foreign Bribery Act), which came into...more
2/13/2026
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Australia’s autonomous sanctions regime has continued to evolve over the past 12 months. Driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions, increased global coordination and a commitment to strengthening compliance frameworks, 2025 has...more
2/13/2026
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In a significant decision for international arbitration and sovereign risk, the Federal Court of Australia has confirmed that the Kingdom of Spain waived its foreign State immunity in proceedings seeking recognition and...more
12/18/2025
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The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has charged the director of a registered remittance company for allegedly remitting approximately $649,000 to sanctioned Iranian banks, in contravention of Australia’s autonomous sanctions...more