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Allens launches First Nations Engagement Plan
In developing the Plan, Allens identified three key pathways that best leverage the skillsets of the firm and its people – pathways to justice; pathways to understanding; and pathways to economic ...
'Fiendishly difficult' – duty of care to impact more NSW building projects
The recent Goodwin Street Developments decision provides much-needed guidance on the application of the statutory duty of care owed by builders (and certain building professionals) to property owners under section 37 of the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 . ...
What to do if a class action is threatened or filed
In this short video we outline the key steps that should be taken as soon as you are informed of a potential class action; or when a class action is filed. ...
Access rights and LTESAs: a project perspective on NSW Renewable Energy Zones
This Insight examines the concept of Candidate Foundation Generators and what REZ projects can expect from the New South Wales access right arrangements and LTESAs. ...
A (further) update on the Australian Patent Box
The Federal Government has taken a major step towards the implementation of Australia's first patent box regime, introducing the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Concession for Australian Medical Innovations) Bill 2022 to parliament. We discuss the latest developments below. ...
13 recommendations to mitigate risk in sustainability statements and greenwashing
This Insight considers some key emerging trends in ASIC's and the ACCC's enforcement activities around greenwashing and sustainability that will be major themes in 2023. ...
Changes to the PNG Companies Act: Re-registration
The Amendment came into operation and started the clock ticking for all existing companies to apply for re-registration by 1 December 2023, or risk being de-registered. But there is a hidden trick to re-registration that all companies must be aware of, and should prepare for. ...
The era of responsibility – top ESG trends for 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance issues continue to create a paradigm shift in the way businesses are run.2022 looks to be another big year in the space, with those slow to adapt getting left behind. We break down key ESG trends to watch for in 2022. ...
Federal Court gets on the front foot to streamline the takeover scheme process
In this Insight, we look at the key changes to the Federal Court process on a scheme application and what it means for target companies. ...
Queensland decision highlights importance of considering evidence that supports investigation finding
The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (the Commission) recently found an employer liable for a psychological injury caused by a three-month disciplinary process. ...