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Review of the 'future acts' regime: key proposals and next steps
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has released a discussion paper as part of its comprehensive review into the 'future acts' regime under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NT Act). This follows the issues paper published in November 2024, inviting further engagement on reforming this key ...
Allens advises lenders to Mission Australia on Toowoomba social housing project
The lenders will provide financing as part of the project that is underpinned by support from the Queensland Government under its Securing Our Foundations Housing Plan. 'We are thrilled to have bee ...
FPIC in focus: implications of a recent Canadian Federal Court decision for Australian stakeholders
The principle of 'free, prior and informed consent' (FPIC) is recognised as a 'gold standard' for engaging with First Nations communities in the context of environmental, social and governance (ESG) c ...
Significant reforms proposed to cultural heritage protections in the Northern Territory
Protection of sacred Indigenous sites is a cornerstone of preserving Australia’s First Nations heritage. The Northern Territory Aboriginal Sacred Sites Act 1989 (the Act) requires project proponents operating in the Northern Territory (NT) to obtain approval to operate in the vicinity of sacred site ...
Build to rent: from 'nice-to-have' to 'must-have'
Build-to-rent (BTR) is one of the most effective keys to alleviating Australia's housing crisis. It can provide a significant amount of housing supply nationally and at speed, in an environment where demand is growing and supply is shrinking. ...
Overview of Australia's foreign investment approval (FIRB) regime
Significant changes to Australia's foreign investment approval (FIRB) regime came into effect last year. This guide provides up-to-date information you need to know about how the new FIRB regime operates. ...
Native Title
Native title has been on the Australian legal landscape for more than 25 years, generating many practical issues for the mineral, oil and gas exploration, production and infrastructure industries, as well as for financiers, pastoralists, ...
Security of payment: preventing enforcement of adjudicated amounts to contractors in precarious financial positions
The Queensland Supreme Court has granted a stay preventing enforcement of a judgment debt obtained by a contractor in reliance upon an adjudication decision pursuant to the Building Industry Fairness ...
High Court rules on Commonwealth liability for native title acquisitions in the NT
Commonwealth exposed to compensation claims for pre-1975 native title extinguishments ...
Conexa and statutory severance: when a pipeline is 'land'
'Statutory severance' provisions have a significant impact on the application of tax laws to owners of built infrastructure. The New South Wales Court of Appeal's recent decision in Conexa Sydney Hold ...