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1 week ago

AI developments are moving fast. In the first episode of our AI Now series, Cheng Lim and Bryony Evans break down Australia’s National AI Plan - what’s changing, what’s not and what it means for business. Key topics discussed The three pillars of the National AI Plan: infrastructure, sharing benefits and safetyNo new standalone AI laws - existing regulation still appliesWorkplace consultation and its impact on AI adoptionData centres, investment hurdles and practical challengesSteps for effec...

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AI developments are moving fast. In the first episode of our AI Now series, Cheng Lim and Bryony Evans break down Australia’s National AI Plan - what’s changing, what’s not and what it means for business. Key topics discussed The three pillars of the National AI Plan: infrastructure, sharing benefits and safetyNo new standalone AI laws - existing regulation still appliesWorkplace consultation and its impact on AI adoptionData centres, investment hurdles and practical challengesSteps for effec...

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Australia's AI Plan: AI Now Episode 1

AI developments are moving fast. In the first episode of our AI Now series, Cheng Lim and Bryony Evans break down Australia’s National AI Plan - what’s changing, what’s not and what it means for business. Key topics discussed The three pillars of the National AI Plan: infrastructure, sharing benefits and safetyNo new standalone AI laws - existing regulation still appliesWorkplace consultation and its impact on AI adoptionData centres, investment hurdles and practical challengesSteps for effec...

1 week ago

25 minutes

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Pulse Check: Class Actions in Health Sector Alive and Well

King & Wood Mallesons’ annual Class Actions in Australia report tracks the latest data and trends in Australia’s evolving litigation landscape. In this episode, Partners Suzy Madar and Peta Stevenson dive into a sector that has been a focal point or some of Australia’s most complex and high-profile class actions: health. In this episode they discuss: How technical, scientific expert evidence affects claims outcomesUS vs Australia - similar claims, different risks and rewardsMa...

2 weeks ago

8 minutes

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FS Reg Room Episode 6: Crypto investment offerings

Crypto is moving into a more structured regulatory environment across global markets. In this episode, host Nathan Hodge is joined by Urszula McCormack and Cindy Shek to discuss the fundamentals of digital assets, the rise of spot ETFs and other fund structures, and the maturing regulatory frameworks developing in Hong Kong, the US and Australia. Key topics discussed How crypto is defined and usedSpot ETFs, crypto funds and product innovationGlobal regulatory approachesAML reforms and ASIC gu...

3 weeks ago

44 minutes

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FS Reg Room Episode 5: Investment platforms

This episode examines the regulatory and governance developments shaping investment platforms, and the Shield and First Guardian failures. Partners Nathan Hodge and Stephen Jaggers discuss the evolution of IDPS and superannuation platforms, key structural differences, and the emerging regulatory expectations influencing how these products are designed, governed and monitored. Key topics discussed How platforms developed and why they remain adviser-drivenDifferences between IDPS and superannua...

3 weeks ago

35 minutes

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New Exposures: The Evolution of Privacy Class Actions

King & Wood Mallesons’ annual Class Actions in Australia report charts the latest record-breaking trends in Australia’s evolving litigation landscape. In this episode, Partners Michael Swinson and Peta Stevenson breakdown how privacy class actions are changing in Australia. In this episode they discuss: The rise of privacy class actionsHow the Privacy Act reforms are paving the way to new claimsSerious invasions of privacy stealing headlinesThe OAIC’s promised aggressive appro...

3 weeks ago

12 minutes

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Partnering to Address Complex Mental Health

This episode dives into the intersection of business, law, community, and society, focusing on complex mental health in the workplace. Special guest Rachel Green brings her lived experience and leadership perspective as CEO of SANE Australia, one of the nation’s leading mental health advocacy organizations. Key Topics Discussed: Rachel’s career highlights and motivations, including the impact of building new digital services for people with complex mental health needsChallenges in Australia’...

1 month ago

38 minutes

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Brickworks and Soul Patts: Underneath the ‘top-hat’

In this episode of the It’s Public podcast, Daniel Natale sits down with David Friedlander, Jennifer Cheung and Rob Kelly to discuss the landmark $14 billion Brickworks–Soul Patts merger - a deal that ended more than half a century of cross-ownership. The conversation explores how the parties found valuation common ground in a scrip-for-scrip transaction, and how capital markets stepped up to support the deal. They discuss: The history of the cross-shareholding and how it endured for more tha...

1 month ago

16 minutes

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What’s Driving Australian Business in 2025? KWM Directions Survey Results

Duration: 27 minutes Presenters: Meredith Paynter (Partner, Mergers and Acquisitions)Rhys Casey (Partner, Mergers and Acquisitions)Lizzie Knight (Partner, Mergers and AcquisitionsJason Watts (Partner, Mergers and Acquisitions)Overview: The authors of the KWM Directions 2025 Report, Meredith Paynter, Rhys Casey, Lizzie Knight and Jason Watts, delve into the latest findings on what is ‘top of mind’ for Australian businesses. This episode is packed with insights on how Australian directors and ...

1 month ago

27 minutes

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Indonesia’s maturing public-private partnership framework

Duration: 12.41 Host: Sam Farrands, KWM Head of Projects Guest: Serafina Muryanti, ABNR, Indonesia Summary: Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are fuelling Indonesia’s infrastructure growth across sectors including transport, telecommunications, water, healthcare and more. KWM’s Head of Projects, Sam Farrands, speaks with Serafina Muryanti, Partner at leading Indonesian law firm ABNR, about the country’s evolving PPP landscape and the opportunities it presents for foreign investors. Ke...

2 months ago

12 minutes

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Class Actions in Australia 2024/2025

King & Wood Mallesons’ annual Class Actions in Australia report has become a defining source of insight into Australia’s evolving litigation landscape. In this episode, Partners Moira Saville and Peta Stevenson unpack the major findings from the 2024/25 Review, exploring the record numbers, landmark judgments and emerging risks shaping class action activity nationwide. In this episode they discuss: The story behind this year’s record filings and settlementsThe High Court’s rol...

2 months ago

7 minutes

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Queensland's Energy Roadmap 2025: Power Perspectives Episode 4

Hosts: Tim Sumner, Adam Black Duration: 18.25 Summary: In this episode of Power Perspectives, KWM Energy partners Tim Sumner and Adam Black delve into the recently released Queensland Energy Roadmap. They explore what this roadmap means for the Queensland energy market and the opportunities it presents for clients and stakeholders. Key Topics Discussed: Overview of the Queensland Energy Roadmap: Understanding the Plan's focus on affordability, reliability, and sustainability and the changes t...

2 months ago

18 minutes

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What do the 2035 climate targets mean for the energy sector: Power Perspectives Episode 3

In this episode of Power Perspectives, KWM’s Energy Partners Rod Smythe, Vishal Ahuja and Shirley Cheng unpack Australia’s newly proposed 2035 climate targets and what they mean for the energy sector. Drawing on insights from a recent KWM Energy Insight Series event featuring Matt Kean, Chair of the Climate Change Authority, and Nevenka Codevelle, CEO of ASL, the discussion explores the practical challenges of achieving a 62–70% emissions reduction from 2005 levels and the scale of the ...

2 months ago

12 minutes

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Vietnam’s new personal data protection law

Duration: 22.29 Host: Katherine Ke, KWM Register Foreign Lawyer Guest: Duong Thi Mai Huong, Frasers Law Company Partner, Vietnam Summary: Vietnam is changing how personal data is protected. The new law, effective from January 2026, will affect local and foreign businesses. In the latest episode of KWM’s View from Asia, Katherine Ke and Duong Thi Mai Huong unpack the new rules and what they mean for anyone doing business in Vietnam. They discuss the scope of the law, what counts as conse...

2 months ago

22 minutes

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Asia’s evolving investment landscape — and Australia’s place in it

Hosts: Nicola Yeomans (KWM Partner & Co-Head of Private Capital) and Will Heath (KWM Partner) Duration: [16:38] Summary: Asian capital is increasingly shaping Australia’s biggest deals. In this episode of KWM’s View from Asia, Nicola Yeomans and Will Heath share insights from the AFR Asia Summit — exploring inbound investment trends, key sectors and the regulatory landscape. They discuss why Japanese, Singaporean and other Asian investors are active in Australia, the growing role of Sin...

3 months ago

16 minutes

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What Can Business Learn from Nature?

In this episode of the NEXT KWM Responsible Business Podcast, hosts Clem Johnson and Dan Creasey explore how businesses can lead meaningful, lasting change by learning from nature and embracing adaptive networks. Joined by special guests Sarah Downey (CEO, Shared Value Project Australia and New Zealand) and Leith Sharp (Director, Executive Education in Sustainability Leadership, Harvard University), the conversation delves into the intersection of business, law, community, and society. Key to...

3 months ago

51 minutes

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Power Perspectives Episode 2: Dissecting the Nelson Review

Hosts: Rod Smythe, Shirley Cheng, Vishal Ahuja Duration: 16.35 Summary: In this episode of Power Perspectives, KWM’s Rod Smythe, Shirley Cheng, and Vishal Ahuja break down the Nelson Review, a major government-backed initiative set to drive investment in firmed renewables and storage on Australia’s East Coast. The team explores the Review’s headline reforms and what they mean for investors, developers and energy sector stakeholders. They discuss how the proposed changes aim to boost mar...

3 months ago

16 minutes

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AI In the workplace: Transforming businesses

Digital Future Summit Series Episode 8: AI in the Workplace Presenters: Sarah Clarke, KWMBran Black, Business Council of AustraliaBarbara Hyman, Sapia.aiEdward Santow, Human Technology InstituteLee Hicken, National AI CentreIn the final episode of KWM’s Digital Future Summit Series, legal, business and technology leaders consider the transformative impact of AI in the workplace. They discuss the tension between productivity gains and job security, acknowledging the need for transparency and e...

3 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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Navigating the future: Board strategies for cyber security and AI innovation

Digital Future Summit Series Episode 7: Board strategies for cyber security and AI innovation Presenters: Cheng Lim, KWMAndy Penn, DirectorRichard Dammery, DirectorCatherine Brenner, DirectorA group of highly experienced business leaders discuss the intersection of cybersecurity and AI governance for Boards. They explore ways to manage risks, stay informed, and leverage AI innovation while ensuring organisational resilience. Key Points: Cybersecurity is a critical risk that must be prioritise...

3 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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Digital finance forecast: Key trends in crypto, payments and financial innovation

Digital Future Summit Series Episode 6: Trends in crypto, payments and fintech Presenters: Urszula McCormack, KWMJohn Ho, Standard Chartered BankShiau Sin Yen, Titan FundYvonne Tsui, Hong Kong Monetary AuthorityIn this episode of the Digital Future Summit Series, we explore the evolving landscape of digital finance in 2025. Our expert panel discusses the rapid advancements in crypto markets, stable coins, tokenisation, and regulatory frameworks across Asia and beyond. Join us for a deep dive ...

3 months ago

58 minutes

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Regulatory perspectives: Let’s talk privately - inside ASIC’s approach to market regulation

Digital Future Summit Series Episode 5: ASIC Chair Joe Longo Presenters: Alex Elser, KWMDavid Friedlander, KWMJoe Longo, ASIC ChairIn this episode of the Digital Future Summit series, ASIC Chair Joe Longo discusses the corporate regulator’s discussion paper into private and public capital markets in Australia, considering the impact of AI, markets’ operation, and the role of superannuation money. Longo shares insights from ASIC's recent paper and outlines the commission's approach to enhancin...

3 months ago

49 minutes