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Smooth sailing: navigating offshore wind applications in the Hunter region
In this Insight, we reflect on key takeaways from the Gippsland feasibility licence application round and give practical tips for when you are applying for a feasibility licence in the Hunter declared area. ...
Proposed updates to security of critical infrastructure legislation
As part of a broader strategy to strengthen the security of Australia's infrastructure, particularly cybersecurity, the Government has released exposure drafts of its Security Legislation Amendment (C ...
Shareholder activism in Australia
The past few years have seen a dramatic rise in shareholder activism across Europe and the US This trend is now becoming increasingly common in Australia Following an unsuccessful attempt to gain control of the board of ASX-listed Antares Energy Limited by a US-based hedge fund Partner Tim Lester ...
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 ...
Offshore wind: getting grid ready
The Australian offshore wind sector continues to progress at a rapid rate. Feasibility licence applications for the Gippsland offshore wind project closed in late April; a new area off the New South Wales Hunter Coast was declared in mid-July, with feasibility licence applications due in November. ...
Australian law in 2022: Outlook and expected developments
In 2022 we can expect law reform in a range of areas that are both locally and globally significant: cybersecurity; privacy and data; and environmental, social and governance, with a particular focus on climate change. Corporate, financial, data and consumer reforms will also feature. ...
Allens advises Healthscope on sale of medical centres business
Allens has advised Healthscope Limited, one of Australia's leading private healthcare operators, on the sale of its Australian medical centres business to Fullerton Health, a leading provider of ...
Government support for critical minerals industry escalates
The WA and Federal Governments have recently announced significant funding and regulatory support packages to accelerate the development of Western Australia into a critical minerals powerhouse. ...
Nucleus corporate law developments: rapid legal and regulatory responses to COVID-19 continue; ASX updates temporary COVID-19 class waivers and issues guidance on cancelling dividends; ACCC develops code of conduct for digital platforms and media companies; interim Home Loan Pricing Inquiry report released; and other corporate law developments
Rapid legal and regulatory responses to COVID-19 continue; ASIC shifts regulatory and enforcement focus; ASX updates temporary COVID-19 class waivers and issues guidance on cancelling dividends; FIRB releases new compliance-related guidance notes; ACCC develops code of conduct for digital platforms and media companies and releases interim Home Loan Pricing Inquiry report; and temporary amendments made to Fair Work Act and modern awards. ...
Regulatory scrutiny of private capital increases
Private capital is becoming a growing focus of regulators, both in Australia and internationally, given the ever-increasing flow of capital to the sector in recent years. ...