Australia's national environmental law, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) is 25 years old and undergoing once-in-a-generation reform. Contributing to the reform process, Allens brings a practical perspective on how these changes are evolving and implications for businesses seeking certainty for their developments. ...

A snapshot of key market risks cutting across sectors and the practical steps businesses should be taking now. Explore key considerations and immediate actions to strengthen resilience. A snapshot of key considerations emerging by sector ...

The response to the Final Report The Government's initial response to support the Recommendations was met with intense dissatisfaction and criticism from the mortgage broking industry. Industry groups argued that banning trail commissions ...

Stepping out of a full-time role to try contract work can often feel daunting, but for Mary Jane it felt right. ...

Getting admitted to practice law in Australia is a straightforward process for NZ-qualified lawyers, and we're here to help.  Thomas Wigglesworth Thomas Wigglesworth Talent Acquisition Manager Areas of expertise What's involved? Ask us a ...

Fiona Reid Principal, Accredited Specialist in Family Law Reid Family Lawyers, Sydney This interview was conducted in 2015. Allens alumna Fiona Reid's career at the firm was interesting and varied, where she began as a secretary, and ended ...

David Brewster Legal Director Coles Group, Melbourne This interview was conducted in 2016. Former Competition Law group partner David Brewster left Allens in 2016 to join the Coles Group as Legal Director. After 13 years as a partner, he ...

Data centre development is capital-intensive, requiring both debt and equity funding. This report explores emerging funding models, investor considerations across real estate and infrastructure, and the growing need for energy generation and grid capacity. ...

Our 2025 Food and beverage law bulletin highlights key legal and regulatory updates, including ACCC recycling schemes, FSANZ Code changes, biosecurity measures, trade mark trends, ESG reforms, and greenwashing enforcement along with essential insights for compliance, brand protection and sustainability. ...

In this report, we give an overview of the key developments across the past two years, identify areas of regulatory focus and offer some insights into what we expect to see over the coming 12 months. ...