Latest Regulation News

The ACCC has moved Peter Warren Automotive’s acquisition of Wakeling Automotive’s 30 dealership sites into a Phase 2 review amid concerns it could dominate Sydney’s Macarthur region new car market, controlling 25 of 33 dealerships locally.

Pure Resources has appointed retired US Navy Vice Admiral Jeff Trussler to its advisory board, aiming to fast-track US government funding and integration of its advanced materials into defence supply chains.

Stakk Ltd has secured a significant U.S. healthcare technology contract, pushing its annualised revenue run rate to approximately A$26 million. The deal highlights accelerating adoption of its AI-native Digital Trust platform across regulated industries.

Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) has completed its merger with Cannatrek, creating a dominant player in Australia and Europe’s medicinal cannabis market with a majority stake held by former Cannatrek shareholders.

4DMedical has leapfrogged into the European lung health market by acquiring Austrian AI imaging firm contextflow, gaining immediate commercial presence and a CE-marked lung cancer screening solution.

Harvest Technology Group has appointed Veronica Bainton as CEO, signalling a sharpened focus on defence markets and scaling its Nodestream platform internationally.

Pro Medicus secures a $16 million, 7-year cloud imaging contract with TidalHealth, complementing recent major wins and contract renewals that underscore its growing dominance in North American healthcare IT.

ANZ Bank New Zealand has lodged an appeal against a High Court summary judgment in a class action related to consumer credit laws, prolonging legal uncertainty for the lender.

Sarama Resources has secured A$1.42 million through the first tranche of its A$1.5 million equity placement, with the second tranche involving director participation pending shareholder approval.

Elsight has secured a follow-on US$2 million order from a U.S. public safety customer, quadrupling its initial purchase and underscoring growing commercial traction ahead of expected FAA drone rule changes.

Chorus has reported a rise in its fibre regulated asset base to NZD 6 billion for 2025, alongside a significant NZD 101 million under-earn on its maximum allowable revenue, resulting in a NZD 76.3 million wash-up balance to be carried into the next regulatory period.

Infragreen launches a strategic review revealing a $10 million on-market buyback and potential asset sales to address significant undervaluation despite strong FY26 growth forecasts.