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title: "Build the trading-halt request record from the awareness timeline"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/capital-markets-and-securities-ecm-dcm-and-disclosure/build-the-trading-halt-request-record-from-the-awareness-timeline"
type: "task"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A4-MO20261022-2"
practice_area: "Capital Markets & Securities — ECM/DCM and Disclosure"
tier: "red"
lawyer_review: "required"
last_reviewed: "2026-10-22"
---

# Build the trading-halt request record from the awareness timeline

> From the emails and board notes the lawyer marks as the awareness record, list when the entity became aware of the information, whether it is ready to announce, and which of the Listing Rule 17.1 items are still blank:…

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Last reviewed: 2026-10-22

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Capital Markets & Securities — ECM/DCM and Disclosure](https://ailawframework.com/practice/capital-markets-and-securities-ecm-dcm-and-disclosure.md) |
| Human involvement | Red: Lawyer writes; AI may check, clarify or collect data |
| How AI is used | From the emails and board notes the lawyer marks as the awareness record, list when the entity became aware of the information, whether it is ready to announce, and which of the Listing Rule 17.1 items are still blank: the reasons, how long the halt should last, the event expected to end it, the statement that the entity is not aware of any reason the halt should not be granted, and any other information needed to inform the market. Do not write the letter to the exchange. |
| What the lawyer must review | The lawyer decides whether to request a halt or a voluntary suspension, who makes the request, and writes the letter. The lawyer checks that the reasons describe the general nature of the announcement. |
| Written for / versions | 1 jurisdiction versions below |

## Checking plan

**Source-by-source verification**

Check the timeline against the source emails, and the checklist against Listing Rule 17.1 as Guidance Note 16 states it.

- What the AI does: From the emails and board notes the lawyer marks as the awareness record, list when the entity became aware of the information, whether it is ready to announce, and which of the Listing Rule 17.1 items are still blank: the reasons, how long the halt should last, the event expected to end it, the statement that the entity is not aware of any reason the halt should not be granted, and any other information needed to inform the market. Do not write the letter to the exchange.
- What the lawyer does: The lawyer decides whether to request a halt or a voluntary suspension, who makes the request, and writes the letter. The lawyer checks that the reasons describe the general nature of the announcement.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Practical workflow informed by the linked primary sources; the traffic light and working checks are editorial guidance, not a court classification.
- Why: The level reflects what the work is, the consequence of an error, and how much of the output the lawyer must independently re-derive.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. The reasons must describe the general nature of the announcement. Guidance Note 16 says it is not enough to say an announcement is pending.
2. Listing Rule 17.1.1 says the halt cannot exceed the period permitted under the Operating Rules. The note under rule 17.1.1 cites Operating Rule 16.4.2: a halt can be applied for a period not exceeding the commencement of normal trading on the second trading day after the day it is requested. Guidance Note 16 also describes a maximum of two trading days, or up to four for back-to-back halts in an accelerated capital raising. A longer stop is a voluntary suspension under Listing Rule 17.2.
3. The request is made by the Listing Rule 12.6 contact, or a director or other responsible officer if that person is unavailable. During office hours the entity telephones the home branch before emailing the letter.
4. The tool does not write the letter.

## Notes

- Guidance Note 16 was opened. The Chapter 17 PDF is the rule text it applies. The lawyer confirms the current Operating Rules procedure before the request is sent.
- These are suggested working checks. Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts; the checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.

## Sources

- [ASX Guidance Note 16](https://www.asx.com.au/documents/rules/gn16_trading_halts.pdf) (checked 2026-10-22)
- [ASX Listing Rules Chapter 17](https://www.asx.com.au/content/dam/asx/rules-guidance-notes-waivers/asx-listing-rules/rules/Chapter17.pdf) (checked 2026-10-22)

## Jurisdiction versions

| Jurisdiction | Level |
| --- | --- |
| [United States](https://ailawframework.com/practice/capital-markets-and-securities-ecm-dcm-and-disclosure/build-the-trading-halt-request-record-from-the-awareness-timeline/united-states.md) | Red |

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*