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Redesigning the Designs Act
IP Australia recently announced it is calling for submissions in relation to proposals that will change aspects of Australia's design system. The principal matters under consideration are: virtual designs; partial designs; and incremental designs. ...
Allens advises IMDEX on financing for Devico acquisition
Devico is a leading provider of advanced sensors and directional drilling technologies. The acquisition expands IMDEX's technology capability and geographical reach, and reinforces its position as ...
Have your say in proposed NSW building reforms
The NSW Government has taken another significant step in its 'Construct NSW' building and construction industry reforms. The draft legislation is wide ranging in scope and will impact those operating in the commercial and residential construction space. In this Insight, we explain some of the key proposed areas of reform. ...
Australia's Critical Minerals Strategy 2023-2030
In this Insight, we outline the key features of the Strategy, identify questions yet to be answered and focus on several of its key aspects. ...
The DBP Act duty of care – and what's next
In this Insight, we explain the current duty of care regime and what to look out for in the future. ...
Unfair contract terms subject to penalties: is your organisation ready?
Time is of the essence for companies to prepare for changes to unfair contract terms (UCT) laws. The new regime will apply to standard form contracts entered into or renewed following 9 November 2023, and to terms of standard contract terms varied after this date. ...
Safeguard 2.0—managing risk under Australia's new carbon scheme
With Australia's revamped baseline-and-credit carbon trading scheme, the Safeguard Mechanism (starting on 1 July 2023), many of Australia's large emitters—and their investors, financiers and customers—are grappling with how to comply with the scheme and manage carbon risk. ...
Swaps over choppy waters: deal contingent derivatives provide certainty in uncertain times
In this Insight, we examine deal contingent derivatives, with a particular focus on their benefits over other financial risk mitigation tools such as swaptions and forward starting swaps. ...
Kate Towey appointed to Takeovers Panel
Announced by Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, The Hon Stephen Jones MP, Kate's appointment will see her take a three-year term on the panel, commencing 2 April 2023. 'Our ...