Historical ties bind Australia and the UK – but the legal systems have evolved to be very different, particularlyin financial regulation and industrial relations.

Chris Brown and guest Nigel Clark discuss the UK and Australian markets. There are plenty of opportunities for UKcompanies looking to invest, while challenges include making incorrect assumptions about the Australian legal landscape and navigating Australia’s foreign investment approvals process.

Mark Dunphy⁠, Jacqui Barrett and Ben Hamilton discuss key issues US investors need to navigate when investing in Australia. They explore the sectors currently attracting US investors, the growing influence of the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) on cross-border deals and the impact of Australia’s new merger clearance regime – including the serious risk of a deal being declared void if investors don’t comply.

Alison Choy Flannigan and Nathan Luker, co-founder of Your Call, unpack the new whistleblowing obligations for aged care providers under the new Aged Care Act, commencing 1 November 2025. They discuss internal vs external reporting pathways, confidentiality requirements and what providers must do now to comply – from updating policies to building a culture that supports safe disclosures.

Jacqueline McGrath and Sara Shahin discuss the evolving role of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) – from changes to the Tax Agent Services Act to new code obligations and what triggers a TPB review. They break down breach reporting requirements, extended investigation timeframes and what tax practitioners should be doing now to stay ahead.

In raising default assessments, the Commissioner of Taxation may utilise the ‘asset betterment’ methodology to deem an amount to which tax will be payable. Jacqueline McGrath and Lloyd Miller explain the methodology and outline what sort of mistakes taxpayers commonly make in challenging these assessments.

Nathan Kennedy, Alison Choy Flannigan and guest Alex Green from Loom Consulting explore the drivers behind not-for-profit mergers – from regulatory pressures to funding and leadership change – and share practical guidance on how boards can navigate mergers with clarity, care and purpose.

Frank Hinoporos⁠ and Bradley White uncover the hidden traps in state taxes – covering land tax, payroll tax and stamp duty quirks that continue to catch businesses off guard across different jurisdictions.

Todd Bromwich and Frank Hinoporos discuss why strong corporate tax governance matters – and how in-house legal and boards can build a framework that protects against financial, legal and reputational risk.