Consultation on proposed amendments to the definition of “related entity” for corporate legal practitioners

The consultation paper available here (PDF, 435.6 KB)(PDF, 435.6 KB) seeks feedback on practical issues arising from the current framework for corporate legal practitioners employed by entities that are not companies within the meaning of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). In particular, the Council is seeking views on whether the Uniform General Rules should specify additional persons or classes of persons for the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of “related entity” in section 6 of the Uniform Law.

The Consultation Paper seeks feedback on:

• whether the current definition of “related entity” presents practical difficulties for corporate legal practitioners employed by non-company entities;
• whether a control-based approach drawing on section 50AA of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) would provide an appropriate basis for reform; and
• any unintended consequences that may arise from the proposed approach.
  
  

Click here (DOCX, 20.4 KB) for the submission template.  Submissions can be sent to submissions@legalservicescouncil.org.au on or before 22 July 2026, and may be published on the Council’s website unless you advise otherwise.