Latest Regulatory Reform News

Avecho Biotechnology has received patent allowances in the US and Europe for its proprietary CBD soft-gel formulation, reinforcing its intellectual property ahead of pivotal Phase III insomnia trial results expected in mid-2026.

Cann Group Limited has announced a dramatic 81% reduction in core debt alongside a strategic pivot to higher-margin flower products, positioning the company for its first EBITDA-positive year in FY26.

Ryman Healthcare reports a significant financial turnaround with its first positive free cash flow in over ten years, alongside upgraded sales and cost-saving targets for FY26 and completion of a major NZD 2 billion refinancing.

Little Green Pharma Ltd reported a 9.6% revenue increase to $19.2 million and slashed its net loss by 73% in the half-year ending September 2025, driven by strong growth in European medicinal cannabis markets.

Regis Healthcare reported robust FY25 financial results and outlined ambitious expansion plans targeting 10,000 beds by FY28, while urging urgent government reforms to address the sector’s undersupply of quality aged care.

Patriot Resources reports significant copper-zinc-lead assay results from its Phase 1 trenching at Kitumba, Zambia, expanding the mineralised footprint fivefold and setting the stage for further exploration.

Challenger Limited reported a robust 9% rise in normalised net profit after tax to $456 million for FY25, alongside an 11% dividend increase, while welcoming APRA's capital reforms that promise to boost its financial resilience and growth in retirement income products.

Little Green Pharma reported a robust September quarter with revenue exceeding $10 million, driven by growth across all product lines and strong European market performance. The company is poised to benefit from upcoming regulatory reforms and operational efficiencies.

Challenger Limited has welcomed APRA’s proposed capital standards for longevity products, highlighting their potential to reduce capital requirements and stimulate growth in Australia’s retirement income sector.

Critical Resources Limited has significantly expanded its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Canada and completed maiden drilling at its Amoco Gold-Antimony Project in Australia, while also acquiring a large gold-antimony portfolio in New Zealand. The company raised $1.8 million to fund exploration and appointed Tim Wither as Managing Director.

Delorean Corporation reported a strategic shift in FY25, transitioning from third-party bioenergy construction to owning and operating renewable gas infrastructure, resulting in a $4.1 million loss but positioning the company for future multi-revenue growth.

The Star Entertainment Group reported a challenging FY25 with a $471.5 million statutory net loss and a $77.1 million EBITDA loss before significant items, driven by regulatory reforms and market share declines. The group secured a $300 million strategic investment to support its turnaround efforts amid ongoing legal and licensing uncertainties.