Insurance in MOtion August 2026
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Welcome to Insurance in MOtion! We’re excited to share the latest insights and updates with you.
The Federal Government’s exposure draft of the Competition and Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Banning Unfair Non-Competes) Bill 2026 may be marketed as a ban on unfair non-compete clauses, but buried within the draft legislation is something potentially much more significant: a legislative attempt to rewrite Australia’s restraint of trade doctrine.
Ward v Endeavour Coal Pty Limited [2026] NSWSC 557
Mills Oakley has strengthened its national partnership with the appointment of partners Matt Huckerby, Holly Ulmer and Lucy Munro, together with Mark Brothers, consultant, who join the firm as part of a 15-person insurance team.
Australia’s carbon market has matured into a sophisticated industry supporting more than 2,800 registered carbon projects, yet relatively little attention has been paid to the businesses responsible for developing and managing those projects on behalf of landholders.
Mills Oakley has raised $72,000 for Giant Steps at its annual Partners’ Conference, with partners and executive leaders from across Australia coming together to support autistic children, young adults and their families.
Mills Oakley has announced 63 promotions across the firm, including the appointment of 6 new partners.
Mills Oakley has appointed three new partners, reinforcing its national expertise in government, taxation and workplace relations.
Leading national law firm Mills Oakley has boosted its mining and resources expertise.