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A close look at Vietnam's first consolidated personal data protection regulation
From 1 July 2023, Vietnam's first ever consolidated Personal Data Protection Decree (PDPD) will take effect. In this Insight, we take a close look at the key provisions of the PDPD and its impacts on businesses. ...
FIRB and critical minerals
In this Insight, we outline the extent to which the FIRB regime currently regulates foreign investment in critical minerals and consider the potential future direction of the regulatory framework. ...
Ever-expanding jurisdiction: Clearview AI's appeal and extra-territorial application of the Privacy Act
A landmark ruling in Australia confirms that Clearview AI breached the Privacy Act despite lacking a physical presence or supplying products or services in the country, emphasising the extraterritorial reach of privacy laws and the consequences for companies. ...
Unlocking the potential of distributed energy resources and demand side participation
The Energy Security Board's (ESB) Post 2025 Market Design Options Paper provides a glimpse into upcoming reforms that aim to release the potential of distributed energy resources to meet current challenges with falling minimum demand and to leverage demand side participation. ...
Allens reveals first legaltech accelerator participants
Auctus – Allens Legal Accelerator received more than 120 applications from legaltech and regtech startups around the world for the eight-week virtual program. The final seven were chosen from a ...
Allens advises TransGrid on sustainable energy interconnector
The interconnector will provide a diversified supply path between Robertstown in South Australia, Wagga Wagga in New South Wales and Red Cliffs in Victoria, allowing for the connection of future ...
Carbon farming and the Emissions Reduction Fund / Climate Solutions Fund
The legislative regime for the generation of carbon credits from voluntary emissions reduction projects (otherwise known as 'carbon farming') in Australia was first established in 2014. ...
Targeting net zero: a climate change guide
Even in a COVID-19 affected world, climate change remains a material consideration for most businesses. The challenge of reaching net zero by 2050, in particular, will increasingly demand the attention of in house legal and compliance teams. ...
Review process for local contributions plans under discussion
As part of its suite of proposed 'system improvements' intended to address uncertainty in the NSW contributions system, the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) has released discussion papers ...
Allens launches fifth Reconciliation Action Plan
Allens has renewed its commitment to reconciliation with the release today of its fifth Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). The new RAP outlines the firm's continued commitment to advocacy for ...