This Insight examines the risks of not investigating whistleblower allegations in a timely and procedurally fair manner and the importance of scrutinising investigation findings prior to taking disciplinary action. ...

The decision represents a significant win for taxpayers and provides guidance on the operation of Australia's anti-avoidance rules contained in Part IVA. ...

Companies know they have to change the way they operate if they're going to reach net zero by 2050. In this Insight, we explore four key ways technology can help meet decarbonisation goals, drawing on examples discussed in our recent webinar 'Leveraging technology to accelerate decarbonisation'. ...

Consumer claims continued to dominate in 2023, accounting for 40% of filings, up from 32% last year, while shareholder claims dropped to 20% from 29% and employee claims remained stable at 15%. 'In ...

In this Insight, we've set out some of the key points for consideration by sponsors and lenders when contemplating the financing of a renewables portfolio. ...

In our latest update, we examine the progress of new and existing rule change requests to the AEMC across the month of February, as well as take a closer look at AEMO's rule change request in relation to integrating consumer energy resources into the NEM. ...

The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) published 'Governing through a cyber crisis: cyber incident response and recovery for Australian directors'. We provide our observations, commentary and suggested next steps. ...

The firm advised the syndicate on an innovative portfolio debt financing package that will see Squadron Energy become Australia’s largest renewable energy investor, operator and developer, with an ...

In this Insight, we examine the key trends in board skills and diversity reporting across Australia's top 50 ASX-listed entities over the last three years, provide an update regarding proposed changes to the ASX Corporate Governance Council's Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations. ...

Competition and consumer law issues in financial services, essential services and wholesale gas markets will be a focus for the ACCC. Cartels and anti-competitive conduct remain an ongoing focus. In terms of consumers and small businesses, there will be particular focus on manipulative or deceptive advertising practices in connection with digital services and 'green' claims. The ACCC is also advocating for law reform in relation to digital platforms, unfair trading, consumer guarantees and merger control. ...