On Thursday, 25th August, Pragma Lawyers + KBI Group hosted an exclusive panel discussion event at The Ritz-Carlton Perth on the topic of 'Top…
Pragma29 August, 2022
Shareholders Pushback Against Virtual AGMs The Federal Government has proposed a new law to allow publicly listed companies to virtually hold their Annual General Meetings…
Pragma22 October, 2021
The Australian Government has introduced new laws targeting illegal phoenix activity (Phoenixing). From 18 February 2021, company directors will be inhibited from backdating their resignation…
Pragma19 February, 2021
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Australian government has provided ‘short term regulatory relief’ to corporations and related entities that are prevented from meeting…
Pragma6 May, 2020
Even prior to the commencement of the COVID-19 crisis, there was an increasing trend developing of shareholders requesting that public companies convene meetings to remove…
Pragma28 April, 2020
The High Court’s recent decision in Australian Securities and Investment Commission v King HCA 4 provides some important clarity around the definition of ‘officer’ as…
Pragma18 March, 2020