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Allens calls for changes to Australia's infrastructure pipeline
The report, which draws on findings from the firm's second annual Infrastructure Leaders Survey , shows Australia's current infrastructure pipeline is out of step with what's required for long-term ...
Yes, government should fast-track infrastructure spending. But wisely.
There is no question that more public spending and job creation will help, but how that money is spent, where and on what type of projects should be carefully scrutinised. Our latest research unpacks the issues. ...
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 ...
In Touch: Full Federal Court says environmental claims on packaging not misleading representations; ACCC publishes first report on airline competition; more authorisations in response to COVID-19; and other developments
Full Federal Court says environmental claims on packaging not misleading representations; ACCC publishes first report on airline competition; more authorisations in response to COVID-19; and other developments ...
Double-duty provisions to receive much needed guidance on what constitutes 'land development'
The Victorian SRO has released a draft revenue ruling in an effort to provide practical guidance as to what types of activities constitute 'land development'. Unfortunately, the Draft Ruling does not overcome the existing uncertainty in some common situations and arguably seeks to expand the types of activities that may be considered 'land development'. ...
In Touch: COVID-19 cooperation to continue; international regulators team up on investigations; charity claims under the lens; and other developments
Continued coordination in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; int'l agreement for regulators to cooperate on cross-border investigations; Oscar Wylee penalised $3.5m; Pfizer's Upjohn merger cleared with Mylan; ACCC examines competition in mobile apps market; and new Energy Tech Consumer Code ...
Retail Leases Amendment Act 2019 (Vic): changes to landlord and tenant rights and obligations
We examine the key amendments introduced by the Retail Leases Amendment Bill 2019 (Vic); and outline steps that both landlords and tenants should take in response. ...
Allens advises BP on $534M property partnership with Charter Hall
The fund will be used to acquire and hold the majority of BP's owned convenience retail properties in New Zealand, which are leased back on long-term leases to BP Oil New Zealand Limited. As part o ...
In Touch: News Code of Conduct update; ACCC flags enforcement in the electricity market; and other developments
News Code of Conduct update: ACCC releases a draft code for comment; HealthEngine to pay $2.9 million for ACL breaches; ACCC flags enforcement in the electricity market; Next chapter of the gas inquiry; Alstom's acquisition of Bombardier Transport cleared; and more COVID cooperation. ...
In Touch: ACCC's first enforcement action for an alleged breach of the Electricity Retail Code; Federal Court explores the meaning of 'prepayment'; and other developments
The ACCC pursues Sumo Power over its electricity plans; interim report on Murray–Darling Water Markets Inquiry; 'prepayment' examined by Federal Court in ACCC v TPG; Locality Planning Energy fined for alleged breach of the Electricity Retail Code; and proceedings against Decathlon over sale of allegedly unsafe sporting goods. ...