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Mandatory climate-related financial reporting is here: guidance for reporting entities
On 12 January 2024, the Federal Government released the exposure draft of the Treasury Laws Amendment Bill: Climate-related financial disclosure. In this Insight, we explain key elements of the Draft Legislation, including areas of uncertainty that have been raised in submissions to government. ...
Allens advises Rio Tinto on Winu copper-gold project
The Winu Project is a copper-gold deposit located in the Great Sandy Region of Western Australia, approximately 320 kilometres east of Port Hedland. Under the agreements, Rio Tinto will continue to ...
Allens unlocks the power of data with new practice for clients
Allens is helping clients unlock the immense unrealised power of data with the launch of an end-to-end data governance, data services and privacy practice . Led by Partner and Sector Head of ...
Allens advises Stockland consortium on Australia's largest social housing project
Two Allens teams separately advised Stockland and the community housing providers on their successful bid to deliver the project. It is anticipated that once completed, the first development ...
Data governance for directors: new guidance by AICD, Allens and Melbourne Business School
Data governance has become a critical issue for boards, requiring their active engagement and oversight. Without a robust data governance framework, AI governance, cybersecurity, operational resilienc ...
High Court refuses special leave to appeal on indefinite time extensions in winding up proceedings
Since our last Insight, the High Court has refused special leave to appeal the validity of an order that extended the statutory six-month period to be wound up in insolvency to 'a date to be fixed'. T ...
Queensland's new community benefit system: major implications for wind and solar farms
The Queensland Government recently released a package of materials to support its new community benefit system. The system will apply to wind farms and large-scale solar farms, with the aim of ensuring that local communities share in the economic and social benefits of renewable energy developments ...
Allens recognised for IT innovation in LawTech awards
Allens has been recognised for its IT leadership and innovative approach to green IT in the Chilli IQ Lawtech Awards, taking out Legal IT Leader of the Year (Large Firm) and Green IT Initiative of ...
Mandatory binding arbitration of tax disputes
The approval of multilateral instruments in recent years means that binding arbitration of tax disputes is now available under the Tax Treaties with ten additional countries, including major trading partners Singapore, the United Kingdom, Japan and New Zealand. This trend is expected to continue. ...
What strategies should you implement to mitigate ESG disputes risk?
We are seeing an upward trend in disputes exposure for companies across the ESG remedy ecosystem. And not just about climate change. In this video, our cross-sector experts outline current trends and the different types of ESG disputes that could arise both now and in the future; discuss potential causes of action and allegations; and provide the top five strategies you can implement right now to mitigate your ESG disputes risk. ...