On 31 March 2026, many Australian law firms will become subject to regulation under the Federal Government's Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing regime.

In Moroney v TM Insight Operations Pty Ltd [2025] FCA 1337 the Federal Court of Australia ruled some of the restraint clauses in the applicant’s employment agreement invalid because they went beyond what was reasonably necessary to protect the employer's interest.

Family lawyers need to know the FCFCOA’s new requirements for lodging an application for consent orders on the Commonwealth Courts Portal.