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Leveraging technology to accelerate decarbonisation
Covered in this webinar: the role of technology in the context of the safeguard mechanism and the need to abate rather than offset; the role of existing and emerging technologies in reducing the carbon footprint of high-emission supply chains and large energy users; the timing and scale of investment needed in decarbonisation and abatement technologies; and considerations for investing in technologies to meet decarbonisation goals. ...
Australian Government locks in final details of the Safeguard Mechanism reforms
The Government has released its slate of detailed subordinate legislation that will support the reformed Safeguard Mechanism scheme. This means that the Government has issued the full suite of initial Safeguard Mechanism reforms set to launch on 1 July 2023. ...
'A ticking time bomb': limitations in cyber cover for known vulnerabilities and end-of-life hardware
Insurers heavily scrutinise organisations' ability to prevent, anticipate and withstand cyber-attacks when deciding whether or not to offer cyber insurance. This Insight explains what known vulnerabilities are; the approach commonly adopted by insurers; and what you can do to mitigate the risk. ...
The AI-generated picture becomes clearer: key legal considerations emerging for generative AI developers and their customers
With rapid developments, it is proving increasingly difficult to stay across the full range of implications for the use and regulation of generative AI tools. This Insight is intended to provide an update on the developments in generative. ...
Federal Budget 2023–24: five key takeaways for general counsel
Here is our take on the essential issues for General Counsel arising from the Federal Budget (Budget) 2023-24. ...
ASIC ramps up greenwashing-related regulatory interventions, targeting managed funds and ASX listed entities
ASIC's latest report, ASIC's recent greenwashing interventions (the Report), outlines its recent surveillance activities and regulatory interventions to tackle misleading marketing and greenwashing. ...
Australia's hydrogen industry is progressing, but not fast enough
We outline the key takeaways for the hydrogen industry from the 2023-24 Federal Budget, the Hydrogen Report and the Infrastructure Report, and provide an overview of the new emissions calculator. ...
Changes to the tax treatment of 'exploration': the journey continues
In the 2023 Federal Budget, the Government announced that legislation would be enacted to apply the narrow meaning of 'exploration' for PRRT purposes. This will be retrospective legislation as it will apply the narrow meaning of exploration for PRRT purposes with effect from 21 August 2013. ...
How will the Nature Repair Market help your business invest in the environment?
The recently introduced Nature Repair Market Bill 2023 has put nature repair projects in the spotlight, presenting an opportunity for businesses to invest in green initiatives that improve the environment. ...
Budget update: priorities for privacy, cyber and digital
We summarise the key takeaways from the Budget and provide some clarity on what it means for the industry moving forward. ...