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New WA policy facilitating market-led proposals
The Western Australian Government recently released its Market-led Proposals Policy which seeks to provide a single consistent and transparent process for the private sector to submit infrastructure service provision and other proposals outside the context of a government-initiated procurement ...
Developers should tread carefully following dramatic stamp duty changes in Victoria
The Victorian Government has proposed amendments to the Duties Act which could have a dramatic impact on the stamp duty outcomes for development projects particularly for residential developments and other fee for service arrangements for real estate in Victoria. ...
Fake Indigenous art leads to $2.3 million penalty; ACCC allegations of misleading claims are dismissed against Kimberly-Clark's 'flushable' wipes; and Woolworths' Select eco range passes the 'biodegradable' muster.
Conditions of development consent regulating scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions outside Australia will be prohibited under proposed legislation introduced into the NSW Parliament. ...
ACCC contemplates broader powers; new guidance on the IP exemption repeal; and the final word on foreign currency conversion services
ACCC contemplates broader powers; new guidance on the IP exemption repeal; and the final word on foreign currency conversion services ...
The proposed PNG strata title scheme – what will change?
In a development that is especially relevant to property developers and financial institutions, draft legislation to introduce a Papua New Guinea strata title scheme has been released. ...
Vale restitution? The High Court clarifies remedies available to construction contractors following termination for repudiation
In a welcome decision for principals engaging contractors for construction work, the High Court has substantially limited the availability of the restitutionary remedy of a quantum meruit where a contractor elects to terminate a contract as a consequence of repudiation. ...
The China-Australia Free Trade Agreement
After almost 10 years of negotiations between the nations on 17 November 2014 Prime Minister Abbott and President Xi announced the conclusion of negotiations on the China Australia Free Trade Agreement ChAFTA Once implemented the ChAFTA is expected to significantly reduce import barriers for ...
IPA awards - Allens wins for role in landmark prison project
A landmark prison project – with a unique Public Private Partnership ( PPP ) model and a world leading investment into prisoner rehabilitation – was recognised last night at the Infrastructure ...
Allens acts on $1 billion industrial portfolio sale
Allens has acted for Singapore's GIC Real Estate and Frasers Property Australia on their $1 billion plus sale of a portfolio of 26 industrial distribution centres to Ascendas. The sale comprised ...
Allens helps get Sydney's light rail back on track
The $2 billion project is for the development of two new light rail lines that run from Sydney's Circular Quay to Randwick and Kingsford. The Allens team, led by Partner Nicholas Adkins and Senior ...