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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 ( ...
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 ...
Mixed results in Medibank class action on privilege claims over investigation reports
A recent Federal Court decision has further highlighted the challenges of maintaining privilege claims over third-party investigation reports, particularly where those reports are—or become—relied on for non-legal purposes, including operational, regulatory, and public or investor relations. ...
Automotive sector outlook: what's driving recent trends
Whether it be consumer guarantees or vehicle emissions, the automotive sector continues to be highly regulated, and the target of scrutiny from regulators and private litigants alike. In this Insight, we reflect on some of the key issues facing the sector. ...
High Court says no to travelling group costs orders
In the first of a string of upcoming decisions about the class action landscape, the High Court of Australia handed down judgment in Bogan v Smedley on 12 March 2025. 1 The Court held that a group ...
High Court rules on Commonwealth liability for native title acquisitions in the NT
Commonwealth exposed to compensation claims for pre-1975 native title extinguishments ...
Growing ESG complexity in the year ahead: what companies can expect
As stakeholder expectations on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) issues continue to evolve, we are seeing a movement build from voluntary standards to domestic regulation. Concurrently, the opposition to ESG-related action is adding to uncertainty and complexity. ...
Deciphering the Australian sustainable finance taxonomy
As capital and debt sources continue to diversify and decarbonisation becomes entrenched in corporate decision-making, Australia's first sustainable finance taxonomy (the Taxonomy) will be a critical tool in the global push towards sustainable development. ...
2024 regulatory enforcement trends and what they mean for the year ahead
Throughout 2024, regulatory enforcement risk in Australia was significantly influenced by ESG factors, along with issues relating to cyber, data and privacy. Notable regulatory developments occurred in these areas. ...
Renewables, grids and human rights: risk, obligations and best practice
Covered in this webinar: Recognising potential modern slavery issues related to supply chains, and how to identify and lessen associated risks. Respecting Indigenous rights, including Free Prior and Informed Consent, benefit sharing and co-ownership, and cultural heritage considerations. Unpacking social licence obligations - what communities and stakeholders now expect. ...