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Third layer of greenhouse gas emissions regulation to apply to some NSW operations
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (the EPA) recently released a draft Climate Change Policy (the policy) and Action Plan 2022–25 (the plan) for public consultation. In this Insight, we look at three key measures proposed in the plan that could have a significant impact on industry. ...
Western Australia to forge its own oil and gas decommissioning path
In news that will be of particular interest to petroleum titleholders and prospective titleholders in Western Australia, the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has released a draft discussion paper outlining expectations for the decommissioning of onshore and state waters petroleum assets. Submissions on the Draft Discussion Paper close on 18 November 2022. ...
Legislating net zero - the key implications of Australia’s Climate Change Act
While the Climate Act may appear symbolic in nature, it establishes a new policy platform and could have implications for the proponents of new projects in the resources and transport sectors in Australia. In this Insight, we summarise the Act and its key implications for Australian businesses. ...
Allens acts in landmark AI-inventorship case set for the High Court of Australia
In a world first, Allens, representing Dr Thaler, initially succeeded before the Federal Court in challenging a decision of the Commissioner of Patents that only humans can be named as inventors. T ...
Backing up the backups: cyber insurance in a hardening market
Increased regulatory scrutiny and enforcement action, including in Australia, is also contributing to the steadily rising cost of cyber risk management and cyber incident response. In this first instalment of our Cyber Insurance Handbook Series, we look at the key trends in the cyber insurance market and how your business should respond. ...
Allens advises Sydney Fish Market on new digital trading platform
SFMblue was delivered through a partnership between the historic Sydney Fish Market and fast-growing, innovative technology company, ShoreTrade. The new online marketplace will allow for ...
Allens advises Crestone on acquisition by LGT Group
Crestone was established in 2016 following a management buyout at UBS Wealth Management’s Australia unit, and provides wealth advice and portfolio management services to high net worth clients, ...
Allens advises Woodside on LNG SPAs with Commonwealth LNG
Allens has worked with Woodside on a number of its local and international LNG SPAs. 'We are very pleased to have advised Woodside on this significant transaction with Commonwealth LNG. This ...
Employment and Safety: Jobs and Skills Summit and other developments
The latest issues, decisions and proposed changes impacting business and workplace risk. ...
AFSL requirement short-lived for class action funders
The Federal Government is unwinding the class action funding regulations introduced by the previous government in July 2020, including the requirement for funders to maintain an Australian Financial S ...