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CDR action initiation is coming – what does it mean and why does it matter?
On 26 September 2022, the Treasury released draft legislation to enable action initiation under the national Consumer Data Right (CDR) regime (AI Exposure Draft). One month later, on 30 November, the ...
Best practice ESG due diligence for energy investments
This Insight explores proven ways dealmakers can close energy deals efficiently, while maximising value creation and managing ESG risks. ...
WA Government announces changes to Market-led Proposal policy
The Western Australian Government has announced changes to its Market-led Proposals (MLP) policy to improve timeframes, accountability and expectations surrounding the policy and lead agencies. ...
Tesseract v Pascale - a welcome default position on proportionate liability in arbitration
Whether proportionate liability regimes found in State and Commonwealth legislation can apply in arbitration has long been a vexed issue. ...
APRA discussion papers: financial resources for risk events and superannuation transfer planning
We provide an overview of the proposals and key implications for RSE licensees relating to APRA's discussion papers on financial resources for risk events and superannuation transfer planning ...
Have your say in proposed NSW building reforms
The NSW Government has taken another significant step in its 'Construct NSW' building and construction industry reforms. The draft legislation is wide ranging in scope and will impact those operating in the commercial and residential construction space. In this Insight, we explain some of the key proposed areas of reform. ...
A success for successor fund transfers – court finds that secret commission offence provisions do not apply
A recent decision in the Queensland Supreme Court should provide confidence to superannuation funds seeking to engage in successor fund transfers (SFTs) that they will not need to obtain the prior assent of the court or members before proceeding with the transaction, at least where Queensland and Victorian laws apply. ...
Earn-out consideration under a scheme of arrangement – the art of the possible
The recent acquisition of an unlisted public company Crestone Holdings Limited has established a new market precedent involving the use of earn out consideration under a scheme of arrangement. ...
Financing the Australian offshore wind industry
Development of an offshore wind industry in Australia will be, in part, dependent upon access to commercial and institutional debt markets. In this Insight, our renewable energy projects and finance specialists explore some of the bankability issues that will be relevant to sponsors and lenders considering financing offshore wind projects in Australian waters. ...
Allens advises The GEO Group on equity sale of Ravenhall Correctional Centre
The equity sale follows the successful development of the Ravenhall Correctional Centre by way of a public-private partnership (PPP), with the centre opening in late 2017. 'We are pleased to have ...