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The expectation of continuous improvement in combating modern slavery
There is an expectation that businesses demonstrate continuous improvement in their response to modern slavery and reporting under Australia's Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (the MSA). ...
New draft regulations on electricity generation tariffs and model power purchase agreements for power plants in Vietnam
The next generation of Vietnam’s power sector regulation is taking shape, with a proposed new circular set to bring nearly all technologies together in one place for the first time. ...
No longer 'once in a blue moon': bluewashing risks and challenges can't be ignored
In this Insight, we explain why companies should carefully consider their representations about human rights and other social issues, and how to manage associated bluewashing risk. ...
Key insights into draft Electricity Law and PDP8 Implementation Plan
In a significant step towards strengthening Vietnam's power security, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has released a draft amendment to the Electricity Law (the Electricity Law Draft). ...
Significant reforms to NSW Environment Protection Legislation to commence shortly
Major reforms to environment protection legislation in NSW are expected to commence soon, which will result in new powers being conferred on the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and a substantial increase in maximum penalties for environmental offences. ...
The third time's the charm: foreign bribery reform in Australia
After two unsuccessful attempts to strengthen foreign bribery laws, the passage of the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Foreign Bribery) Bill 2023 (CFB Bill) finally introduces new, broader foreign bribery offences for body corporates. ...
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. ...
Agriculture, food and beverage sector - M&A and governance update
Despite a more cautious market in 2023, M&A in the agricultural, food and beverage sector has proven resilient. In this Insight, we delve into some ongoing trends shaping it, as well as giving a quick snapshot of Australia's proposed mandatory climate disclosure regime. ...
Unreasonable director-related transaction – liquidator successfully challenges the grant of a mortgage as cross-security
In a recent Federal Court decision, a liquidator was successful in having a mortgage declared an unreasonable director-related transaction under section 588FDA of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). ...
Management Equity Plans (MEPs) and their key considerations
In this Insight, we explore common structures and key tax and securities law considerations. ...