In the 2023 Federal Budget, the Government announced that legislation would be enacted to apply the narrow meaning of 'exploration' for PRRT purposes. This will be retrospective legislation as it will apply the narrow meaning of exploration for PRRT purposes with effect from 21 August 2013. ...

The recently introduced Nature Repair Market Bill 2023 has put nature repair projects in the spotlight, presenting an opportunity for businesses to invest in green initiatives that improve the environment. ...

We summarise the key takeaways from the Budget and provide some clarity on what it means for the industry moving forward. ...

ASIC has released Report 762 (the Report) following its recent review into how investment product issuers are complying with the Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO) regime. The report summarises ASIC's findings and highlights areas for improvement. ...

Comparing approaches to contractor insolvency and payment claims across jurisdictions ...

With the recent release of the final Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism Guidelines and a consultation paper on the proposed Mandatory Code of Conduct for the East Coast Gas Market, we look at their key elements and potential impact on industry participants. ...

Under the proposed transaction, which is expected to complete in the third quarter of this year, First Quantum will acquire a 55 per cent stake in the La Granja project for US$105 million. It will ...

Announced by Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, The Hon Stephen Jones MP, Kate's appointment will see her take a three-year term on the panel, commencing 2 April 2023. 'Our ...

In this Insight, we provide an overview of the Regulatory Guidance 78: Breach reporting by AFS licensees and credit licensees (RG 78) updates, and discuss some of the issues ASIC has left on the table for round two. ...

Toyota Appeal gives comfort to automakers that courts will recognise efforts to resolve product defects. ...