Tag: Australian Law Reform Commission
Insolvency law reform
This article provides a brief overview of the main corporate insolvency regimes in Australia and reforms in recent years
The music of law
At the start of his university career almost two decades ago, this columnist thought about designing and teaching a subject called “Music and Law”
AI and directors’ duties
Companies and their senior management are increasingly utilising artificial intelligence (AI) for a range of purposes
Domestic commercial courts
This column examines commercial courts in a domestic context. It outlines the features of efficient and effective commercial dispute resolution, as recognised by international practice
Judges and retirement
This column evaluates the policy reasons for and against the imposition of a mandatory retirement age on judges
Financial product governance
This article explains the concept of product governance, outlines operational and regulatory fundamentals, and considers developments in jurisdictions such as the UK, Australia, Hong Kong and mainland China
Interveners
This column discusses the role and purpose of an intervener in common law jurisdictions and examines a recent example in New Zealand
Banking on effective mandates
This column discusses the role of central banks and why it is important for them to have clear mandates