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NSW takes a further step towards an industrial manslaughter offence
On 5 May 2021 the NSW Government introduced the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Industrial Manslaughter) Bill 2021 (the Bill), in a further step towards creating an industrial manslaughter offence in the state. ...
Allens advises Australian Unity on acquisition of Greengate resi-communities portfolio
The acquisition expands Australian Unity's well established independent and assisted living division, adding 253 independent living units and 225 residential aged care beds across three sites in ...
Changes in PNG's energy laws
On 21 April 2021, the PNG Parliament passed the National Energy Authority Act 2020 and the Electricity Industry (Amendment) Act 2020. In this Insight we examine the changes made and assess their likely impact on the energy industry. ...
Allens advises on green refinancing for Queensland train project
As part of the refinancing, Qtectic - the borrower and project consortium comprised of John Laing, Itochu, Aberdeen Standards Investments and Alstom - secured certification of the project's debt ...
Federal Budget 2021-22: 'Below baseline' crediting scheme to go ahead
The Federal Government has earmarked $280 million in its Budget 2021 for the roll-out of a 'below baseline' crediting scheme, which was a key recommendation of an expert review led by Grant King (King Review). Here we briefly considers what this means for large emitters. ...
Allens advises Bluestone and Cerberus on $2bn fintech funding deal
Allens has advised Bluestone Mortgages and Cerberus Capital Management L.P. on a funding partnership to provide up to $2 billion of whole-loan funding to Athena Home Loans over the next three years. ...
Key developments for APRA-regulated entities in managing climate risks
Recently released guidance from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and two new barrister opinions re-emphasise the need for banks, superannuation trustees, insurers, and other organisations, to respond to, and appropriately manage, financial risks associated with climate change. ...
Combe International Ltd v Dr August Wolff: deceptive similarity where it counts
IP Australia, the Federal Court and the Full Federal Court have considered whether the trade marks VAGISIL and VAGISAN are deceptively similar. The final answer has now been handed down by the Full Federal Court. We take a look at the decision and what it tells us about deceptive similarity. ...
Straight outta USDC: dangers of using a celebrity's name, image or likeness
Ice Cube recently filed proceedings in the US against the popular trading app Robinhood, to freeze the use of his image and likeness. This highlights the dangers of advertisements using the name, image or likeness of a celebrity without their consent. ...