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Second stage of EPBC Act reforms announced: draft legislation expected shortly
Draft legislation is expected to be introduced into Parliament in the coming weeks to create two new national independent bodies: Environment Protection Australia and Environment Information Australia. ...
Allens advises on $450m refinancing for Bain Capital's portfolio company Velocity Frequent Flyer
The refinancing sees Velocity Frequent Flyer receive investment from a large syndicate of investment banks, commercial banks and private credit funds from across the Asia-Pacific region. 'We ...
Allens advises lenders on $1.6 billion Kinetic debt optimisation
'We are seeing more borrowers in infrastructure like businesses interested in accessing core-plus infrastructure financing packages to take advantage of improved pricing outcomes and access to a ...
Federal Court and ASIC shine spotlight on supervisory and risk management requirements for CAR arrangements
In its recent decision in Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Lanterne Fund Services Pty Limited [2024] FCA 353, the Federal Court highlighted the risk of breach of the general obligations of Australian financial services (AFS) licensees under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Act) ...
Recent developments in employment law
The latest issues, decisions and proposed changes impacting business and workplace risk. ...
Big batteries in 2024 – the opportunities and challenges ahead
Despite the challenges faced in the energy transition, the development of grid-scale batteries continues to escalate as further revenue and financing opportunities emerge. ...
New Aim Pty Ltd v Leung: assisting expert witnesses – how much is too much?
In New Aim Pty Ltd v Leung the Federal Court of Australia rejected an expert report and oral evidence from a purportedly independent expert witness, on the basis that the solicitors who retained the expert had written her report. The case is a timely reminder of best (and worst) practices in the engagement of independent expert witnesses and the importance of preserving an expert's independence. ...
Key steps to prepare for the fifth edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations
The ASX Corporate Governance Council (the Council) recently published the Consultation Draft for a fifth edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (the Recommendations). ...
Carbon Capture and Storage: a new opportunity to earn carbon credits
The Federal Government recently announced a scheme under which Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects can generate tradeable Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs). ...