The ongoing conflict involving Iran has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, driving up fuel costs at a pace that is placing enormous strain on supply chains across virtually every sector. A ...

Biosecurity risks such as pest, weed and disease outbreaks are often firmly on the risk radar of companies, given their potential to have catastrophic impacts on businesses and impact the economy as a ...

Class action risk is changing. While filings remain high, consumer claims now dominate and, for the first time in over a decade, the banking sector is not the biggest target.  ...

Perth has ready access to the business centres of Asia and is the hub of Western Australia's booming mining, oil and gas sectors. Through our partnership approach with clients, we are well placed to provide leadership and influence the development of business in Western Australia. ...

To cut through the hype and provide concrete insights, Allens has established an ongoing benchmarking process in consultation with Linklaters LLP. This allows us to systematically evaluate and track the progress of generative AI in answering legal questions under Australian law over time. ...

In the wake of the Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund collapses, Treasury has released three consultation papers: Enhancing member protections in the superannuation system Compensation ...

Precious metal streaming agreements are taking centre stage in Australian and global mine financing, especially following KGL Resources’ recent US$300 million gold and silver stream with Wheaton ...

Western Australia has introduced a suite of mechanisms designed to materially reduce approval timelines and streamline the path from concept to construction for renewable energy projects. With 2024 se ...

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has released an Exposure Draft of the Privacy (Children's Online Privacy) Code 2026 (the Draft Code), together with a draft Explanatory Sta ...