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FPIC in focus: implications of a recent Canadian Federal Court decision for Australian stakeholders
The principle of 'free, prior and informed consent' (FPIC) is recognised as a 'gold standard' for engaging with First Nations communities in the context of environmental, social and governance (ESG) c ...
The proof is in the process: an update on how the new merger regime will work
With Treasury's release of the Ministerial instrument containing the notification thresholds and the ACCC's release of various process guidelines, we now have some long-awaited clarity on how the new merger regime will work. ...
Five regulatory reforms shaping the energy transition
Reforming the regulatory framework that underpins our electricity system is a key aspect of Australia's energy transition, but the scale and pace of change can seem overwhelming. ...
Allens advises on pathfinder energy transition project financing
The first-of-its-kind project, which reached financial close last week, will deliver at least 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity by 2028, which could represent around 25-30% of NSW's total ...
How the ACCC will assess mergers under the new regime
The ACCC has released its draft merger assessment guidelines (Draft Guidelines) for consultation, offering a preview of how it plans to assess mergers under the new mandatory regime (which comes into effect on 1 January 2026). In this Insight, we highlight key aspects of the ACCC's renewed approach ...
Recent developments in employment law
The latest issues, decisions and proposed changes impacting business and workplace risk. ...
Another tranche of proposed financial advice changes lands
Treasury has released a consultation draft Bill to implement part of tranche 2 of the Government's response to the Quality of Advice Review (QAR). ...
Shareholder activism: reflections on the current and future landscape
Last year was another big year one for shareholder activists globally, with investor sentiment in 2024 taking its cues from the disruption experienced across the broader economic and geopolitical landscape. Closer to home, activity was more stable in Australia—as it typically is, owing to our smalle ...
Security of payment: preventing enforcement of adjudicated amounts to contractors in precarious financial positions
The Queensland Supreme Court has granted a stay preventing enforcement of a judgment debt obtained by a contractor in reliance upon an adjudication decision pursuant to the Building Industry Fairness ...
Allens advises on landmark subordinated hybrid deal
The CEFC finance was critical to addressing the financeability challenges posed by large scale transmission projects and unlocked Trangrid’s investment for the development of the HumeLink and VNI ...