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Right here, right now; the CDR regime is live
The Consumer Data Right Act has been passed by Federal Parliament bringing with it significant changes for legal, risk and compliance teams operating in the finance, banking, energy and telco sectors ...
ACCC Electricity Supply and Prices Inquiry
Concerns over rising electricity prices and market concentration within the National Electricity Market led to the ACCC being tasked with investigating the competitiveness of retail electricity prices and supply. ...
Urgent action required to secure Australia's infrastructure future
Head of Infrastructure sector and partner, David Donnelly said the industry holds concerns the benefits of the infrastructure boom may not be fully realised calling into question the significant ...
Allens reappoints Richard Spurio as Managing Partner
The firm's Chairman, Fiona Crosbie, said: 'The decision to reappoint Richard reflects our confidence in his leadership and the clear strategy he has developed for Allens. Richard has gone about his ...
Diagnostic methods remain patentable in Australia
The Federal Court has confirmed diagnostic methods remain patent-eligible subject matter in Australia. The Court's highly anticipated decision in the Sequenom case provides a strong impetus for innovators to continue to develop new diagnostic methods in the important field of biotechnology. ...
ACCC calls for significant reforms in Digital Platforms Inquiry Final Report - Part 1 of Allens' two-part series
The Federal Government has released the ACCC's Final Report from its Digital Platforms Inquiry, with significant and wide-ranging implications across competition, consumer protection, copyright and privacy issues. ...
Report: National Electricity & Gas Rules Update: May 2019
In this update we summarise the progress of new and existing rule change requests across the month of May and take a closer look at the AEMC's final report on the regulatory framework for stand-alone power systems. ...
First ACCC merger authorisation – how does it affect you?
This insight explores the impact of the new ACCC merger authorisation process which has been used for the first time since it was introduced following the Harper Reforms in November 2017. ...
From lab to pasture to plate - amendments to the National Gene Technology Scheme
The Federal Government has amended the scheme that regulates the release of genetically modified organisms into the environment in a manner that is commensurate with risk. However, proposals to ammend the Food Standards Code, if any, is pending subject to its review. ...
Will the Australian food regulator change its tuna?
From milk to meat and from chicken to tuna, the global animal-based food industry has been asking 'what's in a name?' in the context of the policy debate over the regulation of vegan alternatives to animal-based food products. ...